English · Common Verbs
doing
/ˈduːɪŋ/
[/ˈduːɪŋ/]
present participle of do
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'do': performing an action or task, happening now.
Example
What are you doing this evening, and would you like to join us for a quiet dinner?
What are you doing this evening, and would you like to join us for a quiet dinner?
Etymology
From Old English 'dōn' (to do) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses for ongoing action.