Definition
Definition of does - Reverso English Dictionary
Auxiliary verb
1.
negativesTECH. forming negative sentences in the present tenseTECH.
- He does not want to go.
2.
linguisticsTECH. forming questions in the present tenseTECH.
- Does she like ice cream?
3.
emphasisTECH. emphasizing the main verb in the present tenseTECH.
- She does know the answer.
Expressions with does
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questions the importance of an action or decision
What difference does it make if we leave now?
wonder about future events or outcomes
I often wonder what does the future hold for us.
ask if something is familiar or remembered
Does that ring a bell for you?
take your time and relax
Easy does it, there's no rush to finish.
announces completion of a task
That does it, the project is finally finished.
it should not be a concern or worry
What does it matter what they think?
asks about someone's status or position in a situation
After the reorganization, I asked my manager where I stood in negotiations.
asks about what will happen in the future
I wonder what does the future have in store for us?
does not make sense or is not logical
His explanation does not compute with the facts.
used to tell someone to be careful or gentle
Gently does it, that's a fragile vase!
ask if something interests or appeals to you
We're going to the beach, how does that grab you?
outcome is unexpected or unrelated to what preceded
It does not follow that he is guilty just because he was there.
is not valid or credible
His alibi sounds clever, but it does not hold water.
something is easy to understand or do
It does not take a rocket scientist to fix this toy.
acknowledge someone's achievements or efforts positively
It does you credit to finish the project early.
shows your actions are admirable or praiseworthy
Your honesty in returning the wallet does you great credit.
he doesn't realize the truth of a situation
Little does he know, his friend is actually the thief.
accept money regardless of its source
He believes money does not smell when accepting donations.
one event does not prove a general rule or trend
Remember, one swallow does not make a summer.
actions define stupidity
He failed the test again; stupid is as stupid does.
ask about someone's situation after a change
The company closed, so where does that leave him?
is unaware of something important or surprising
Little does she know, her friends planned a surprise party.
questioning someone's perceived arrogance or self-importance
Who does he think he is, talking to us like that?
good actions show true handsomeness beyond looks
Handsome is as handsome does, so be kind and honest.
Origin of does
Old English, dōn (to do) + -es (third person singular)
Terms with does included in their meaning
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lack knowledge
used to say one does not have the answer or information
diet
person who does not eat meat or fish
depends on choice
result depends on what a person decides or does
indifference
it does not matter which
grammar
specifies a condition where something does not apply
nonexistent place
place that does not exist or is unknown
unchangeable
in a manner that does not change
reject proposal
to show that one does not accept or agree with something
hair
haircut that neatens but does not alter the style
workplace
part of a room or place where someone regularly does their job
debatable
topic that does not have a definitive answer
disagreement
in a way that someone does not want or agree with
bad actions
woman who does very bad things
belonging
sense that one does not belong
physical surface
solid surface that does not sink or move
public services
library that does not charge for membership
deep sleeper
someone who does not wake up easily
explanation
explains why someone does not get the joke
not dying
make sure someone or something does not die or end
physical sight
watch something so it does not leave your sight
physical restraint
hold something so it does not rise
continue activity
make sure something continues or does not stop
physical worker
person who does physical work for pay
gaze direction
condition where one eye does not align properly with the other
Examples of does in a sentence
It does not make sense to me. Does he know the answer? Does it work properly? He does appreciate your help. It does make a difference.
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- French:ne... pas, est-ce que, ...
- German:nicht, tut, ...
- Italian:non, lei, ...
- Spanish:no, auxiliar de pregunta en presente, ...
- Portuguese:não, auxiliar interrogativo do presente simples, ...
- Chinese:不, 吗, ...
- Japanese:ない, か, ...
- Arabic:لا, هَلْ, ...
- Hebrew:לֹא, הַאִם, ...
- Russian:не, ли, ...
- Ukrainian:не, чи, ...
- Hindi:वर्तमान काल के नकारात्मक वाक्य बनाने में प्रयुक्त सहायक रूप, क्या, ...