🇺🇸 How to say

“to do” in English

to do

Illustration of "to do" in a English cultural setting — A woman in her twenties is tidying up her apartment, wiping down the kitchen counter with a cloth while a broom leans against the wall nearby.

Usage note

Use 'do' to talk about performing common daily tasks or activities.

Examples

I do my homework.
I do my homework.
She does the dishes.
She does the dishes.
We do exercise.
We do exercise.

Quick check

What does "do" mean?

A. to do
B. to buy
C. close
D. to come

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