verb
to carry out an activity, job, or task
I do my homework after dinner.
She did a great job.
Common phrases & grammar
do homework · do a favor · do a job · do research
do + noun
do + a/an + task/job
American English
How to pronounce do
verb · auxiliaryA2Very common word
DOO
/du/
One syllable.
to carry out an activity, job, or task
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verb
to clean, wash, or take care of work at home
I need to do the dishes.
He does the laundry on Saturdays.
Common phrases & grammar
do the dishes · do the laundry · do the cleaning
verb
to arrange or prepare your hair or makeup
I have to do my hair before work.
She is doing her makeup in the bathroom.
Common phrases & grammar
do your hair · do your makeup · do your nails
do + possessive adjective + hair/makeup
verb
to perform or get a result in a test, competition, or situation
I did well on the exam.
Our team did better than expected.
Common phrases & grammar
do well · do badly · do better · do worse
do + well/badly + on + a test/exam
do + better/worse + than + someone
Useful expressions
try as hard as possible
I did my best to help.
manage without something
We can do without a car.
be connected with
This problem has to do with money.
Related words & forms
Use does with he, she, and it, and did for the past. The past participle is done, not did.