Vzorec užití:
to do [something]
I need to do my homework before dinner.
She does all the cooking in the family.
We should do our part to help the environment.
He did a great job on the project.
They are doing important research on climate change.
Učební příklady
I do my homework every day.
She does the dishes after dinner.
We do our work in the morning.
They do many things together.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'make' and 'do'. Use 'do' for general tasks and activities, and 'make' for creating or producing something.
Význam
Carry out an action or task
Kolokace
do homework
|do the dishes
|do a job
|do business
|do a favor
Synonyma
perform (More formal; often used for official or artistic tasks.)
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carry out (Focuses on completing a planned or instructed action.)
Antonyma
neglect (To not do something you should do.)
Témata
daily life
|work
|general actions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definice
To make or complete an action, job, or task.
To carry out or perform an action, duty, or task.
Vzorec užití:
to do [well/badly/fine/etc.]
The company is doing poorly this year.
You will do better if you practice more.
She did fine in her first performance.
How did you do in the interview?
Učební příklady
She did badly in the race.
We will do better next time.
He did fine at work today.
They did poorly in the game.
Význam
Achieve a result or standard
Kolokace
do well
|do badly
|do fine
|do better
|do poorly
Synonyma
succeed (Implies achieving goals or desired outcomes.)
Antonyma
fail (To not succeed in reaching a goal.)
Témata
performance
|health
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definice
To be successful or perform in a certain way.
To produce a particular result, be successful, or reach a standard in performance or health.
Vzorec užití:
to do [the shopping/the cleaning/etc.]
I will do the shopping tomorrow.
She does the cleaning every Saturday.
Can you do the laundry today?
He did all the paperwork himself.
They are doing the gardening this afternoon.
Učební příklady
I do the shopping on Friday.
She does the cleaning every week.
We do the laundry on Sunday.
He does the cooking for his family.
They do the gardening in summer.
Význam
Take care of something
Kolokace
do the shopping
|do the cleaning
|do the laundry
Synonyma
handle (Focuses on managing something that needs attention.)
Antonyma
ignore (To not take care of something.)
Témata
daily life
|chores
|core_vocabulary
|work
|daily_life
Definice
To take care of or handle something.
To deal with, handle, or be responsible for something that needs attention.
Vzorec užití:
to do [something] to [someone/something]
This medicine will do you good.
That storm did a lot of damage to the roof.
She always tries to do good in her community.
Don't do anything you'll regret.
Učební příklady
He did something nice for me.
The rain did damage to the house.
She will do good for the team.
They did harm to the garden.
Význam
Act towards someone/something in some way
Kolokace
do harm
|do good
|do damage
Synonyma
treat (Focuses on behavior toward someone.)
Antonyma
protect (Opposite when referring to harm or damage.)
Témata
behavior
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
|communication
Definice
To act in a certain way toward someone or something.
To behave or take action in a certain way toward someone or something.
Vzorec užití:
'will do' as fixed phrase meaning 'will be acceptable'
This pen will do for now.
If you don't have milk, water will do.
Any old bag will do as long as it's big enough.
Učební příklady
This chair will do for me.
Water will do if we have no juice.
Any pen will do for writing this note.
Význam
Be acceptable or enough for purpose
Synonyma
suffice (More formal; means to be enough.)
Antonyma
fall short (To not be enough or suitable.)
Témata
general actions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definice
To be good enough for what is needed.
To be suitable, acceptable, or sufficient for what is needed.
Vzorec užití:
to do [a subject/activity]
She's doing history at university.
He is doing a course in computer science.
They are doing research on renewable energy.
Učební příklady
He does science at university.
Význam
Work on or study a subject/activity
Kolokace
do history
|do yoga
Synonyma
study (Focuses on academic learning of a subject.)
Témata
education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To work at or study a subject or activity.
To work at, study, or be involved in a subject, activity, or area of research.