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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

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does 2 British  
/ dʊəs /

noun

  1. taboo a foolish or despicable person

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Etymology

Origin of does

Afrikaans

Example Sentences

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Suddenly the idea of blocking out the sun with space mirrors doesn’t sound so bad, does it?

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

With CDs, you are committing to a set period of time; when you buy a CD, the rate does not change.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

He said he loves the team, supports the players, and does not believe Moreno chose his words poorly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"The American group can come to us and, after us, go to Moscow. If it does not work out with three parties, let's do it this way," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“I have a watch here with a face that’s causing difficulty. One of the numbers has worked loose and it’s holding back the hand. Do you know anyone who does this kind of repair work?”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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