Doing
'duːɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo perform an action, complete a task, or engage in an activity.
'duːɪŋ
Performing an action or activity
She is doing her best to help.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building a Lego castle. 'Doing' is when you put the bricks together. So when you are making something or taking action, that's 'doing'.
👶 For kids: Making something happen!
More Examples
What are you doing this weekend?
He's doing a great job on the project.
How It's Used
"I am doing my homework."
"The company is doing well."
An action or activity, especially in reference to the effects or consequences.
'duːɪŋ
An act or activity.
His doings were often questionable.
💡 Simply: Like the work you do, or the result you get from doing something. If you were painting a picture, the 'doing' is the painting itself.
👶 For kids: The thing that you did!
More Examples
The artist's paintings were his doings.
His past doings had repercussions.
How It's Used
"Your actions are your doings."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
doing time
To be serving a sentence in prison.
"He was doing time for robbery."
How are you doing?
A common greeting used to inquire about someone's well-being or current situation.
"How are you doing today?"
doing business
Engaging in commercial activities or transactions.
"They are doing business with international partners."
From the Old English verb *dōn* ('to do'), which has Germanic origins. It's the present participle of 'do'.
The word 'doing' has been used in the English language for centuries, evolving from the Old English verb 'dōn'.