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The correct spelling is does.
How to pronounce does
verb
Say it like: Doe-s
The correct spelling is does. (auxiliary) A syntactic marker. For example: "All you ever do is surf the Internet. What will you do this afternoon?"
Usage Examples
“All you ever do is surf the Internet. What will you do this afternoon?”
“it’s not the best broom, but it will have to do; this will do me, thanks.”
“It simply will not do to have dozens of children running around such a quiet event.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(auxiliary) A syntactic marker.
- 2.To perform; to execute.
- 3.To cause, make (someone) (do something).
- 4.To suffice.
- 5.To be reasonable or acceptable.
noun
- 1.A female deer; also used of similar animals such as antelope, (less commonly goat as nanny is also used).
- 2.A female rabbit.
- 3.A female hare.
- 4.A female squirrel.
- 5.A female kangaroo.
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