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doer

noun
do·​er | \ ˈdü-ər How to pronounce doer (audio) \

Definition of doer

: one that takes an active part a thinker or a doer

Examples of doer in a Sentence

I'm more of a thinker than a doer.

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Thinkers, makers and doers of Burning Man will share their stories of creating a more resilient world. — Lisa Herendeen, The Mercury News, "10 awesome Burning Man things to do on Day 3, Aug. 27," 5 Aug. 2019 Sue was a doer who never let grass grow under her feet, and to her dying days, worked in her yard, her garden, and her orchid greenhouse. — sun-sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 7/28," 28 July 2019

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First Known Use of doer

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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doer

noun

English Language Learners Definition of doer

: a person who actively does things instead of just thinking or talking about them

doer

noun
do·​er | \ ˈdü-ər How to pronounce doer (audio) \

Kids Definition of doer

: a person who tends to act rather than talk or think about things

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