making do

The phrase “making do” has 3 syllables: mak-ing do

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ duː/


What is synonym and antonym for making do?

In the thesaurus, “making do” has 8 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for making do along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for making do

Antonyms for making do

Example Sentences

  • During the power outage, we were making do with candles and flashlights.
  • With a limited budget, she's making do with second-hand furniture.
  • Despite the missing ingredients, he was making do with what was in the pantry.
  • The students were making do with borrowed books until the new ones arrived.
  • They’re making do in their small apartment until they can afford a bigger place.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to making do, such as: collapsing, coping, doing, failing, falling short, floundering, getting along.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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making out

  • appreciating
  • comprehending
  • coping
  • deciding
  • deciphering
  • deriving
  • doing
  • getting
  • getting along
  • getting by
  • getting on
  • grasping
  • knowing
  • letting on
  • making a show
  • making believe
  • making do
  • managing
  • pretending
  • recognizing
  • seeing
  • understanding

making shift


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