Don

Pronunciation: /dɑn/

Definitions of don

noun a Spanish title prefixed to a man's given name as a mark of respect

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like spicy food.

A2 She doesn't know how to swim.

B1 The don of the mafia was arrested last night.

B2 The don of the company made a generous donation to charity.

C1 The don of the political party was known for his ruthless tactics.

C2 The don of the criminal organization was a mastermind of illegal activities.

Examples of don in a Sentence

formal Don't forget to submit your report by the end of the day.

informal Hey, don't worry about it, I'll take care of everything.

slang Don't sweat it, I got your back.

figurative Sometimes you just have to don your superhero cape and face your fears head-on.

Grammatical Forms of don

• past tense: donned
• plural: dons
• comparative: more don-like
• superlative: most don-like
• present tense: don
• future tense: will don
• perfect tense: have donned
• continuous tense: is donning
• singular: don
• positive degree: don
• infinitive: to don
• gerund: donning
• participle: donned

Origin and Evolution of don

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'don' originated from the Latin word 'dominus' meaning lord or master.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'don' has evolved to also mean to put on or dress in a particular way, especially in the context of academic regalia. It is also used colloquially to refer to a respected or admired person, especially in the context of a mafia boss or crime syndicate leader.