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doings

/ˈduːɪŋz/

Meanings
noun
A deed or action, especially when somebody is held responsible for it.

Examples :

"This is his doing. (= "He did it.")"
action event outcome achievement

Related Words

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doing verb

/ˈduːɪŋ/ /dɔɪŋ/

(auxiliary) A syntactic marker.

"Are you doing your homework right now? "

Illustration held

held verb

/ˈhɛld/

To grasp or grip.

"Hold the pencil like this."

Illustration this

this noun

/ðəs/

Something being indicated that is here; one of these.

"This book is my favorite. "

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his pronoun

/ˈhɪz/ /ˈhɘz/

Honorific alternative letter-case form of his, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

"The school principal, a respected figure, announced that his decision was final. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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for conjunction

/fɔːr/

In order to.

"I saved money for a new car."

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responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

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somebody noun

/ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbɑdi/

A recognised or important person, a celebrity.

"That famous singer, somebody everyone recognizes, is performing at the school concert. "

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action noun

/ˈæk.ʃən/

Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

"The student's action of studying diligently improved her grades. "

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deed noun

/diːd/

An action or act; something that is done.

"My brother's kind deed of helping his neighbor move was appreciated by everyone. "

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when noun

/ʍɛn/ /wɛn/

The time at which something happens.

"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."

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did verb

/dɪd/

(auxiliary) A syntactic marker.

"Did you finish your homework? "