do

Meaning of do in English

auxiliary verb

1. used with another verb to make a question

Do you speak Japanese?
Does she live in London?
She didn't come, did she?
You want to go with me, don't you?

2. used withnotto form the negative of main verbs

I don't play the piano.
She doesn't any sisters.
They didn't come.
Don't be stupid!

Verb

1. carry out; perform or deal with

Nothing can be done about that now.

2. get along; manage

He is doing very well in his business.

3. work at for a living; have a job

What do you do? ー What's your occupation?

4. study; learn

She's doing physics at Cambridge University.

5. work out; find the answer

I can't do this mathematics problem.
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6. finish; complete

I have done my homework.

7. bring about a result; cause or result in

It does little good to complain.

8. be good enough; be suitable or acceptable

That will do.

9. act in a certain way, especially towards others; behave

He did like a baby.
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