make or do
When do we use make and do?
Word | Explanation | Example |
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make | to create sth. (you often use your hands) | We make birdhouses every winter. |
The pupils make a lot of noise in the break. | ||
She makes me happy. | ||
do | an action you do not mention by name, mostly mental work | They do their homework in the afternoon. |
mostly referred to the topic ›work‹ | I often do the shopping in the evenings. |
There are no clear rules whether to use do or make: Have a look in a good dictionary, or use ›make‹ it is more likely to be right.