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doing one's part

doing one's part is the present participle and gerund of do one's part.

Meaning of do one's part

Verb

do one's part (third-person singular simple present does one's part, present participle doing one's part, simple past did one's part, past participle done one's part)

  1. To do one's fair share of work, or take one's share of responsibility.
    • Do your part to reduce crime by reporting any suspicious activity.
    Synonyms:
    do one's bit

Questions about doing one's part

What is doing one's part the present participle and gerund of?
Doing one's part is the present participle and gerund of do one's part.

Words near doing one's part in the dictionary

  1. doing one's easement
  2. doing one's homework
  3. doing one's job
  4. doing one's own thing
  5. doing one's own time
  6. doing one's part
  7. doing one's stuff
  8. doing one's sums
  9. doing one's thing
  10. doing one's utmost
  11. doing one's worst

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