make vs do

DO VS. MAKE

DO

MAKE

DO:

DO has the meaning of fulfilling a task which already exists

• do an exercise
• do housework
• do a course

MAKE:

Make often has the meaning of 'creating' something which wasn't there before

• make a cake
• make a noise
• make dinner

This rule is generally true, although there are a few exceptions.

• e.g.: make the bed