“Do”and”Make”- Differences|Uses

The English verbs ‘do” and “make “are frequently confused, we need to remember where to use what.

so let’s learn…..

Using do

we use ”DO”basically with actions, activity, Chores, tasks and expressions.

“Do” refer to jobs, or responsibilities. It is associated with completion, for instance: work, jobs, tasks, activities etc. We sometimes use DO to replace a verb when the meaning is clear or obvious.

For intense,

Actions– Exercise, jumping, running, etc.

Activities– A crosswords puzzles, Dumb Charades, crossword clue, etc.

Chores– Laundry, dishes, Shopping, Cleaning, etc.

Expressions– A favor, well, badly your best etc.

Using do

“I do exercise daily.”

“He does his laundry weekly.”

‘’After this lesson we will do the crossword puzzles.”

“Do your best”

You also do:

Related Jobs/study/profession

to do a favor
to do a project
to do a test
to do an assignment
to do an exam
to do badly
to do business
to do damage
to do exercise
to do good
to do harm
to do nothing
For some study purpose
to do research
to do some letter-writing
to do some reading
to do some studying
to do some writing
to do the accounts

Related House

to do housework
to do work
to do your best
to do your duty
to do your hair
to do your nails
to do your job
to do your makeup

Using Make

MAKE is associated with creation producing, constructing, It can be also used with certain expressions (Arrangement, decision, excuses, etc.)

E.g. creating something or constructing building something new, plans and decisions etc. We often use Make with food, drink, meals.

Examples:

“Can you please make a phone call for me?”

“You need to make some money”

You don’t need to make us fool for no reasons”

To Make

Related travelling

to make a booking
to make a bundle
to make a visit
to make amends
to make an appearance
to make an appointment
to make an attempt
to make an enquiry
to make an exception
to make a reservation
to make a fire
to make a fool of yourself
to make a fortune
to make an appearance
to make an attempt

Related jobs/profession/business

to make a call
to make a choice
to make a comment
to make a complaint
to make a compromise
to make a deal
to make a decision
to make a difference
to make an excuse
to make an offer
to make arrangements
to make believe
to make friends
to make a habit
to make a move
to make a phone call
to make a point
to make a presentation
to make a profit
to make a promise
to make a remark
to make a sales call
to make a sound
to make a speech
to make a suggestion

Related Study

to make fun
to make do
to make money
to make peace
to make plans
to make a profit
to make progress
to make sure
to make time
to make trouble
to make a mess
to make a mistake
to make the bed

Related Feeling/sense/emotion

to make trouble
to make war
to make noise
to make sense
to make someone angry
to make someone happy
to make (someone) mad
To make someone sad
to make someone’s day
to make love
to make time
to make war

Related house

to make the bed
to do the cleaning
to do the dishes
to do the ironing
to do the laundry
to do the shopping
to do the vacuuming
to do the maximum
to do the minimum

Related Food and drinks

to make dinner
to make lunch
to make breakfast
to make a snack
to make tea / coffee
to make a cake

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