Pronunciation

/diːd/

Definitions

Noun

1. A deed is an action, act, or performance, especially one that is significant or has legal consequences. Example: The hero’s brave deed saved the day.
2. An official document proving ownership or transfer of property, rights, or land. Example: She signed the deed to the house after the closing.

Verb

1. To perform or accomplish something, often with a specific purpose or result. Example: He did a good deed by volunteering at the local shelter.
2. To execute or carry out (a promise or agreement). Example: She vowed to deed her word and fulfill her commitment.

Phrases

• “Do a good deed” means to perform an act of kindness or help others.
• “Record a deed” refers to the process of officially documenting a transaction or action.
• “By doing deeds, not words” emphasizes the importance of actions over empty promises.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The community celebrated the firefighter’s heroic deed in saving a child from a burning building.
• Verb: After months of planning, he finally deed his project to completion.
• Intransitive Verb: She wanted to deed her reputation as a reliable team member.

Synonyms

• Action
• Performance
• Act
• Deed of service
• Accomplishment
• Transaction
• Promise fulfillment
• Execution

Antonyms

• Inaction
• Indecision
• Inefficiency
• Incompletion
• Unfulfilled commitment