Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: The act of performing or carrying out a task or action.
Pronunciation (US): /ˈduɪŋ/
Pronunciation (UK): /ˈduːɪŋ/
Origin and Usage: The word "doing" originated from the Old English word "don", which means "to do". It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. "Doing" is a present participle of the verb "do". It is used to indicate an ongoing action, and is often used in continuous tenses such as the present continuous tense.
Synonyms: Performing, executing, accomplishing, carrying out, completing, achieving, fulfilling, effecting.
Related Words: Action, event, task, work, labor.
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