Does: meaning, definitions and examples
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does
[ dʌz ]
auxiliary verb
The word 'does' is the third person singular form of the verb 'do'. It is commonly used to form questions and negative statements in the present simple tense. For example, it is used in sentences like 'Does she like coffee?' or 'He does not play football.'
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Does he speak French?
- She does not understand the problem.
- Does it rain a lot here?
- What time does the train leave?
Translations
Translations of the word "does" in other languages:
🇵🇹 faz
- faze
- realiza
🇮🇳 करता है
🇩🇪 macht
- tut
- führt aus
🇮🇩 melakukan
- membuat
- mengerjakan
🇺🇦 робить
🇵🇱 robi
- czyni
- wykonuje
🇯🇵 する
🇫🇷 fait
- réalise
- accomplit
🇪🇸 hace
- realiza
- ejecuta
🇹🇷 yapar
🇰🇷 한다
🇸🇦 يفعل
🇨🇿 dělá
🇸🇰 robí
🇨🇳 做
🇸🇮 naredi
🇮🇸 gerir
🇰🇿 жасайды
🇬🇪 აკეთებს
🇦🇿 edir
🇲🇽 hace
Etymology
The word 'does' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'dō', which means 'to do or to act'. 'Dó' was used across various dialects in the early forms of English. The evolution led to the distinctive forms used in modern English, including 'do', 'does', and 'did'. The usage of 'does' as the third person singular in the present tense became standardized over centuries, especially as English grammar evolved during the Middle Ages. It played a crucial role in helping to build the structure of English sentences, enabling the distinction between singular and plural subjects. This singularity illustrated by 'does' became a fundamental aspect of English syntax.