English · Common Verbs
does
/dʌz/
[/dʌz/]
third-person singular of do
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'do': he, she, or it performs an action or task.
Example
She does yoga every morning and says it keeps both her body and her mind calm.
She does yoga every morning and says it keeps both her body and her mind calm.
Etymology
From Old English 'dēþ', present form of 'dōn' (to do).
How & Where It’s Used
Used as a main verb and as an auxiliary for questions and negatives with singular subjects.