did Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb engage in
    do; make.
    • make love, not war
    • make an effort
    • do research
    • do nothing
    • make revolution
  2. verb carry out or perform an action
    perform; do; execute.
    • John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
    • the skater executed a triple pirouette
    • she did a little dance
  3. verb get (something) done
    perform; do.
    • I did my job
  4. verb proceed or get along
    fare; do; make out; come; get along.
    • How is she doing in her new job?
    • How are you making out in graduate school?
    • He's come a long way
  5. verb give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
    do; make; cause.
    • cause a commotion
    • make a stir
    • cause an accident
  6. verb carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
    practise; practice; exercise; do.
    • practice law
  7. verb be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
    answer; do; suffice; serve.
    • A few words would answer
    • This car suits my purpose well
    • Will $100 do?
    • A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school
    • Nothing else will serve
  8. verb create or design, often in a certain way
    do; make.
    • Do my room in blue
    • I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
  9. verb behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
    do; behave; act.
    • You should act like an adult
    • Don't behave like a fool
    • What makes her do this way?
    • The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
  10. verb spend time in prison or in a labor camp
    do; serve.
    • He did six years for embezzlement
  11. verb carry on or function
    do; manage.
    • We could do with a little more help around here
  12. verb arrange attractively
    do; set; coiffe; coif; coiffure; dress; arrange.
    • dress my hair for the wedding
  13. verb travel or traverse (a distance)
    do.
    • This car does 150 miles per hour
    • We did 6 miles on our hike every day

WordNet


Did imperfect
Definitions
  1. of Do.

Webster 1913