Kilo Lingo

/diːd/

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Translation

Something a person does, especially a very good or very bad act.

Word origin

From Old English daed, made from the same root as the verb do: a deed is a thing done.

Origin
Old English
Root
daed
English cognates
do, indeed

Examples

deeds.

"Deeds" is a slightly old, storybook word for actions.

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"A good deed" is a kind act done to help someone.

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A deed can also be a legal paper that proves who owns a building.

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This word is part of lesson 51.