doing

A child is doing their homework at a wooden desk.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of performing or carrying out an action: "doing" refers to the process of executing a task or activity.
   • Actions or deeds: Often used in the plural ("doings") to describe specific events, behaviors, or accomplishments.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • There is a great difference between doing and saying. (The act of performing versus merely speaking.)
  • These are fine doings indeed! (These are noteworthy actions or deeds, often with irony.)

Advanced Usage

• "in doing so": While performing that action.

  • He apologized, and in doing so, resolved the conflict. (By apologizing, he fixed the problem.)

• "doing well": To be successful or in good condition.

  • She is doing well in her new job. (She is performing successfully.)

• "doing without": To manage without something.

  • We had to do without electricity for a week. (We managed without it.)

Variants and Related Words

• Do (verb): The base form, meaning to perform an action.

  • I will do the work tomorrow. (I will perform the task.)

• Doer (noun): A person who performs actions.

  • She is a doer, not just a talker. (She acts rather than just speaks.)

• Doings (noun plural): Events, activities, or behaviors.

  • There were great doings at the town hall. (There were major events or celebrations.)

Synonyms

• Action: The process of doing something.
• Deed: A notable or intentional act.
• Performance: The execution of a task.

Phrasal Verbs

• Do over: To repeat or redo something.

  • I had to do over my homework because it was messy. (I repeated the work.)

• Do up: To fasten, decorate, or repair.

  • She did up her coat before going outside. (She fastened it.)

Related Idioms

• Do or die: To face a situation where success is essential.

  • It was a do-or-die moment for the team. (They had to succeed or face failure.)

• Do someone a favour: To perform a helpful action for someone.

  • Could you do me a favour and open the door? (Could you help me?)