noun
doer
DOO-uh
Doer (noun) means someone who takes action and gets things done, rather than just talking or planning. Example: “She's a doer, not a dreamer — she had the project finished within a week.”
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Someone who takes action and gets things done, rather than just talking or planning.
"She's a doer, not a dreamer — she had the project finished within a week."
"The team needed fewer meetings and more doers."
How to use doer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who acts and accomplishes things, as opposed to someone who just talks about it.
Common pairings
a real doer
thinkers and doers
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Word forms
- Plural
- doers
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Etymology
From Old English dōere, simply "do" plus the agent suffix "-er."
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What does “doer” mean?
The word “doer” means someone who takes action and gets things done, rather than just talking or planning. In plain terms, a person who acts and accomplishes things, as opposed to someone who just talks about it.
How do you pronounce “doer”?
“Doer” is pronounced DOO-uh (/ˈdu.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “doer” in a sentence?
Here is “doer” used in a sentence: “She's a doer, not a dreamer — she had the project finished within a week.”
What is the opposite of “doer”?
The opposite of “doer” — its antonyms — are patient, victim, do-nothing, do-naught and faineant.
What part of speech is “doer”?
“Doer” is a noun.
Where does the word “doer” come from?
The word “doer” comes from Old English. From Old English dōere, simply "do" plus the agent suffix "-er.".
