DOING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

doctor's degree in osteopathy

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

an uproarious party

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

behave in a certain manner

Example: show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool; What makes her do this way?; The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

create or design, often in a certain way

Example: Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

give rise to

Example: cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; cause a commotion; make a stir; cause an accident

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

carry out or perform an action

Example: John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette; she did a little dance

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

travel or traverse (a distance)

Example: This car does 150 miles per hour; We did 6 miles on our hike every day

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

carry on or function

Example: We could do with a little more help around here

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

engage in

Example: make love, not war; make an effort; do research; do nothing; make revolution

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

get (something) done

Example: I did my job

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Verb

carry out or practice

Example: as of jobs and professions; practice law

Meaning 13

Part of speech: Verb

proceed or get along

Example: How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?; He's come a long way

Meaning 14

Part of speech: Verb

be sufficient

Example: be adequate, either in quality or quantity; A few words would answer; This car suits my purpose well; Will $100 do?; A `B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school; Nothing else will serve

Meaning 15

Part of speech: Verb

spend time in prison or in a labor camp

Example: He did six years for embezzlement

Meaning 16

Part of speech: Verb

arrange attractively

Example: dress my hair for the wedding