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does

v. · n.
US //ˈdəz// does
  1. 1 third-person singular of 'do' (v.)
    A1 Beginner

    the form of 'do' you use with he, she, it, or a single person's name.

    the third-person singular present indicative form of 'do', used as both a main verb and an auxiliary.

    Example

    She does her grocery shopping on Saturday mornings when the market is quiet.

    Example

    The software does exactly what the manual promises, though it requires significant processing power to handle the data sets.

    Usage

    Used in questions and negatives with 'he', 'she', and 'it' (e.g., 'Does he know?').

    Pitfall
    He do his homework every night.
    He does his homework every night.

    In the present tense, use 'does' for he, she, or it; 'do' is for I, you, we, and they.

  2. 2 female deer (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical

    more than one female deer, rabbit, or goat.

    the plural form of 'doe', referring to adult female deer, rabbits, or certain other mammals.

    Example

    We saw several does and their young fawns grazing in the field.

    Example

    The wildlife biologist noted that the population of does had increased significantly following a mild winter with abundant forage.

    Usage

    The plural of 'doe'; pronounced to rhyme with 'rose', unlike the verb form which rhymes with 'fuzz'.

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