Pronunciation: /aɪˈdoʊ/

Definitions of ido

noun a member of a people inhabiting the mountains of central Sulawesi in Indonesia

Example Sentences

A1 I do like ice cream.

A2 She does her homework every day.

B1 He has to do his chores before he can go out.

B2 The company will do a background check on all applicants.

C1 The government needs to do more to address climate change.

C2 Her performance in the play was outstanding; she really did a great job.

adjective relating to the Ido people or their language

Example Sentences

A1 I do like ice cream.

A2 She does a good job at keeping the house clean.

B1 He did his best to finish the project on time.

B2 The company did an excellent job of launching their new product.

C1 The chef did an outstanding job creating a unique menu for the restaurant.

C2 The artist did a masterful job of capturing the essence of the landscape in their painting.

Examples of ido in a Sentence

formal The young couple exchanged vows and declared 'ido' at the altar.

informal I've got an 'ido' to attend this weekend, wanna come along?

slang I'm totally 'ido' for that new restaurant that just opened up.

figurative Learning to let go of past mistakes is like saying 'ido' to a new beginning.

Grammatical Forms of ido

past tense

did

plural

idos

comparative

more ido

superlative

most ido

present tense

do

future tense

will do

perfect tense

have done

continuous tense

is doing

singular

ido

positive degree

ido

infinitive

to do

gerund

doing

participle

done

Origin and Evolution of ido

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'ido' originated from the Old English word 'īdo' which means 'custom, practice, or manner'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ido' evolved to be used in various contexts beyond just customs or practices, such as in modern usage to describe a state of being engaged or married.