Do — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun abbreviation abbreviation or noun /ˈdü/ (verb) /ˈdō/ (noun) /ˌdē-ˈō/ (abbreviation or noun)

Meaning & Definition of Do

Do (verb)

  1. to bring to pass, carry out
  2. put —used chiefly in the phrase do to death
  3. perform, execute

Do (noun)

  1. a command or entreaty to do something
  2. hairdo
  3. a festive get-together, affair, party
  4. the first tone of the major scale in solfège

Do (abbreviation)

  1. ditto
  2. double occupancy
  3. defense order

Do (abbreviation or noun)

  1. doctor of osteopathic medicine

Do (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be fitting or proper

    "that outfit just won't do for the opera"

    similar: befit, beseem (archaic), fit (archaic), go, serve, suit, fill the bill
  2. to be enough

    "even half of that amount of sugar will do"

    similar: serve, suffice
  3. to carry through (as a process) to completion

    "do as much as you can and leave the rest"

  4. to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

    "did the living room in French provincial style"

  5. to meet one's day-to-day needs

    "I'm doing just fine"

  6. to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

    "this neighborhood cleanup effort might just do some good"

  7. to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of

    "the laughing partygoers begged their host to do Marlon Brando again"

  8. to move forward along a course

    "how are you doing with the house restoration?"

    opposite: remain, stand, stay, stop
  9. to present a portrayal or performance of

    "she's done Eliza Doolittle on the stage so many times that she can probably play the flower girl in her sleep"

  10. to rob by the use of trickery or threats

    "did them out of their savings with surprising ease"

  11. to strike repeatedly

    "no one is sure who did them in that alley"

  12. to take place

    "nothing's ever doing in this boring little town"

Do (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a social gathering

    "it's supposed to be some sort of fancy do"

  2. a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned

    "issued a long list of dos and don'ts before we even started the project"

  3. a style or arrangement of hair

    "you can tell that the picture was taken in the 1980s from my permed do"

  4. something one must do because of prior agreement

    "in this hour of national crisis everyone must do their do"

  5. a state of noisy, confused activity

    "in that small town a great deal of do could come from very little indeed"

Related Entry: Do down (verb)

Do down is a different word from Do. The synonyms below are for do down, not for do.

  1. to achieve a victory over

    "you'll do her down at cards, but she'll probably win at croquet"

    opposite: lose (to)

Related Entry: Do-good (adjective)

Do-good is a different word from Do. The synonyms below are for do-good, not for do.

  1. having or showing a concern for the welfare of others

    "a do-good social program that never worked out in the way that was intended"

Related Entry: Do in (verb)

Do in is a different word from Do. The synonyms below are for do in, not for do.

  1. to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of

    "a business venture that was done in by poor planning"

  2. to deprive of life

    "the early frost did in all of our tender plants"

    similar: carry off, claim, croak (slang), destroy, dispatch, fell, kill, slay, take, do away with, do for (chiefly British), make away with
    opposite: animate
  3. to put to death deliberately

    "somebody did the old man in late last night"

  4. to use up all the physical energy of

    "the long day of hard work really did me in"

  5. to rob by the use of trickery or threats

    "too savvy an investor to be done in by preposterous claims of astronomical returns"

Related Entry: Do-nothing (noun)

Do-nothing is a different word from Do. The synonyms below are for do-nothing, not for do.

  1. a lazy person

    "the new boss quickly figured out who the do-nothings were and fired them"

  2. an idle worthless person

    "he indiscriminately dismisses the state legislators as a bunch of do-nothings who live at the taxpayers' expense"

Related Entry: Do-or-die (adjective)

Do-or-die is a different word from Do. The synonyms below are for do-or-die, not for do.

  1. fully committed to achieving a goal

    "a do-or-die entrepreneur who never stopped believing that hard work would inevitably lead to success"

Related Entry: Do-rag (noun)

Do-rag is a different word from Do. The synonyms below are for do-rag, not for do.

  1. a scarf worn on the head

    "he wore a do-rag while working out at the gym"

    related: shawl, hankie

Related Entry: Do up (verb)

Do up is a different word from Do. The synonyms below are for do up, not for do.

  1. to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

    "the whole house had been done up for Halloween"

  2. to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes

    "on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws"

    opposite: disarray, disrobe, strip, unclothe, undress, untruss (archaic)
  3. to use up all the physical energy of

    "all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up"

Related Entry: Do a number on (phrase)

Do a number on is a different word from Do. The synonyms below are for do a number on, not for do.

  1. to cause to believe what is untrue

    "The scammers really did a number on some unsuspecting homeowners."

    opposite: undeceive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Do

The most common words with a similar meaning to Do:

Archaic: beseem, fit
Slang: hose, go down
British slang: nobble
British: fib
Chiefly dialect: clutter
Chiefly British: kerfuffle

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Do

Words with the opposite meaning of Do:

Near Antonyms of Do

Word Forms of Do

Inflections: did, done, doing, does, dos, do's, DOs, D.O.s

Origin & Etymology of Do

Middle English don, from Old English dōn; akin to Old High German tuon to do, Latin -dere to put, facere to make, do, Greek tithenai to place, set

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Do

  • Topics: Common Actions / Verbs, Grammar Function Words

Words & Phrases Containing Do

Frequently Asked Questions about Do

What does "Do" mean?

"Do" means to bring to pass, carry out. As an a verb, a noun, an abbreviation and an abbreviation or noun, it is defined as: to bring to pass, carry out. It has 17 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Do"?

Other words for "Do" include befit, beseem, fit, go, serve, suit, suffice and accomplish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Do" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Do"?

There are 692 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Do". Common alternatives include befit, beseem, fit, go, serve, suit, suffice, accomplish, achieve and bring off.

What is a slang word for "Do"?

Slang words for "Do" include hose, go down and nobble.

What is the opposite of "Do"?

Antonyms of "Do" include blemish, deface, disfigure, mar, scar, spoil, remain and stand. Near antonyms include fail, skimp, slight and slur.

How do you use "Do" in a sentence?

Examples of "Do" in a sentence: "that outfit just won't do for the opera"; "even half of that amount of sugar will do"; "do as much as you can and leave the rest".

Is "Do" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Do" can be used as a verb, a noun, an abbreviation and an abbreviation or noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Do"?

"Do" is pronounced /ˈdü/ as a verb, /ˈdō/ as a noun and /ˌdē-ˈō/ as an abbreviation or noun.