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'do

'do is the alternative form of do.

Meaning of do

Noun

do (plural dos or do's or (uncommon) doos)

  1. (UK, informal) A party, celebration, social function; usually of moderate size and formality.
    • We’re having a bit of a do on Saturday to celebrate my birthday.
  2. (chiefly fossilized) Something that can or should be done.
    • Don’t forget the dos and don’ts.
    Antonyms:
    don't
  3. (obsolete, fossilized in the UK) Something that has been done.
    • "How come you quit?" "I'm moving to London." "Fair dos."
  4. (archaic) Ado; bustle; stir; to-do; A period of confusion or argument.
    • A great deal of do, and a great deal of trouble.1689, John Selden, Table Talk
    Synonyms:
    to-do
  5. (UK, obsolete, slang) A cheat; a swindler.
  6. (UK, obsolete, slang) An act of swindling; a fraud or deception.

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Forms of 'do

plural'dos

Questions about 'do

What is 'do the alternative form of?
'do is the alternative form of do.

Words near 'do in the dictionary

  1. 'dillo
  2. 'dillos
  3. 'dine
  4. 'dines
  5. 'dis
  6. 'do
  7. 'dog
  8. 'dogs
  9. 'dom
  10. 'doms
  11. 'dos

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