deed — an action that is performed intentionally or consciously
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an action that is performed intentionally or consciously
Pronunciation (IPA): /diːd/
Example Sentences
- No good deed goes unpunished in this office.
- She proved her worth through deeds, not words.
- The superhero's greatest deed was probably doing his own laundry.
deed
NOUN[/diːd/]
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'dǽd', derived from Proto-Germanic '*dēdiz', related to the verb 'do'. The word has cognates in German 'Tat' and Dutch 'daad', all stemming from the same Germanic root meaning 'action' or 'performance'.
Breakdown
deed (noun) - a single morpheme with no productive affixes; derives from Old English 'dǽd' (action, deed) + Germanic root *dē- (to do, place, put) = deed (an intentional action or performance)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“No good deed goes unpunished in this office.”
“She proved her worth through deeds, not words.”
“The superhero's greatest deed was probably doing his own laundry.”
“Make sure the deed is properly notarized before signing.”
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