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make-do Meaning & Definition

What Does Make-Do Mean?

Make-Do is used as an adjective meaning improvised, makeshift. As a noun, it means A temporary or makeshift expedient.

Make-Do in Brief

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pluralmake-dos
Comparative / superlativemore make-do, most make-do

Make-Do Definition (Adjective)

  1. improvised, makeshift

Make-Do as a Noun

  1. A temporary or makeshift expedient.

Synonyms of Make-Do

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Word Forms & Grammar

make-do (comparative more make-do, superlative most make-do)

make-do (plural make-dos)

Origin of Make-Do

Deverbal from make do.

Quick Answers About Make-Do

Is make-do an adjective or a noun?

Make-do is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is the plural of make-do?

The plural of make-do is make-dos.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of make-do?

The comparative form is more make-do and the superlative form is most make-do.

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