Doing: meaning, definitions and examples

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doing

 

[ หˆduหษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general activity

Doing is the act of performing or executing an action. It is often associated with taking initiative and being active rather than passive. Doing can manifest in various forms, such as doing work, doing chores, or doing a task. This term encompasses a wide range of activities and is essential for achieving goals and completing responsibilities.

Synonyms

acting, conducting, executing, performing

Examples of usage

  • He is doing his homework right now.
  • They were doing their best to win the game.
  • She enjoys doing yoga every morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "doing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fazendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tun

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melakukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะฑะปัั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ robiฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒใ†ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faisant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ haciendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูุนู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›lรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ robia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ haciendo

Etymology

The word 'doing' originates from the Old English term 'dลgian', which means to perform or to act. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word '*dลnฤ…', which also relates to action or activity. Over time, 'doing' evolved, becoming a gerund-form of the verb 'do', which has been part of the English language since the early periods of its development. The verb 'do' itself has a rich history, reflecting various meanings, including to act, to perform, and to accomplish. 'Doing' as a gerund captures the essence of ongoing action, underscoring the dynamic nature of human activity and interaction with the world.