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  • present tense form of do (3rd person singular).
  • plural of doe.
Synonyms

does

1 American  
[dohz] / doʊz /

noun

  1. a plural of doe.


does 2 American  
[duhz] / dʌz /

verb

  1. a third person singular present indicative of do.


does 1 British  
/ dʌz /

verb

  1. a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of do 1

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

does 2 British  
/ dʊəs /

noun

  1. taboo a foolish or despicable person

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of does

Afrikaans


Example Sentences

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"If a grave does not have any visitors, people make sure to light some sticks for them."

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

“If policies like this are still popular now—maybe with slightly different wording—what does it say about us as Americans? What does it say about people that come here despite that?” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

"That is the Anfield way, that is what this Liverpool team can do, this is what this stadium does to you," Declan Rice - who assisted Havertz's goal - added.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Finally, does Sierra Canyon have a quarterback who can avoid mistakes and deliver one or two key completions with the game on the line?

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

First of all, Grandma would surely snatch them right from their sockets; she’s old-school and does not play.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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