DO VS MAKE


These two words have similar meanings, however, it is often difficult to choose between them.


We use ‘DO’ when it comes talking about activity without saying exactly what it is.

What are they doing?

She like doing nothing.

He doesn’t know what to do.

Do something that is productive!


‘DO’ is commonly used when it comes to talking about work.

I am doing my work.

I like doing homework.

I hate doing shopping.

I dislike doing the boring jobs.


‘MAKE’ is often used to express the idea of creation or construction.

We have just made a plan.

I used to make some cakes.

They are making a big house.


There are no clear rules in other cases. Look in a good dictionary if you are not sure which one is correct. However, choosing the word, ‘MAKE’ is more likely to be right. Learn more through the following expressions:

Do good/well/harm/one’s best/business/a favorite job…

Make an offer/an excuse/an exception/a mistake/a noise/a phone call/the most of it/the best of/money/a profit/love/war/peace…