Meaning & use
doer
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A person who takes action and gets things done, rather than merely talking, planning, or thinking about them.
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The team needed a doer, not another person to sit in meetings debating ideas.
She's always been a doer, tackling projects the moment she thinks of them.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in the phrase "a doer, not a talker" to praise someone's practical, action-oriented nature.
Words with a similar meaning
achievergo-getter
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Words with an opposite meaning
procrastinatortalker
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