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Doing

/ˈduːɪŋ/

(auxiliary) A syntactic marker.

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📖 Definitions of "Doing"

verb

1
(auxiliary) A syntactic marker.
2
To perform; to execute.
"All you ever do is surf the Internet. What will you do this afternoon?"
3
To cause, make (someone) (do something).
4
To suffice.
"it’s not the best broom, but it will have to do; this will do me, thanks."

noun

1
A deed or action, especially when somebody is held responsible for it.
"This is his doing. (= "He did it.")"

🔄 Synonyms of "Doing"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
executionnoun	The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
performancenoun	The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
carrying outnoun	the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
carrying into actionnoun	the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Doing"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
performancenoun	The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
executionnoun	The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
carrying into actionnoun	the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
carrying outnoun	the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
actionverb	The effort of performing or doing something.
bringingnoun	The act by which something is brought.
bringverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
practiceverb	(now US) Alternative spelling of practise. [(transitive) To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.]
workingnoun	(usually in the plural) Operation; action.
achievingnoun	An achievement; the process of achieving something.
conductverb	(transitive) To lead; to direct; to be in charge of (people or tasks)
gettingnoun	The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.
goingverb	(in combination) Attending or visiting (a stated event, place, etc.) habitually or regularly.
makeverb	(transitive) To create.
getverb	(transitive or ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
putverb	To physically place (something or someone somewhere).
providingnoun	Something provided; a provision.
placingnoun	The action by which something is placed; placement; positioning.
proceedingnoun	The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction.
askingnoun	The act or process of posing a question or making a request.