Deed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deed is a noun meaning An action or act; something that is done.
Meaning
An action or act; something that is done.
More Meanings
- A brave or noteworthy action; a feat or exploit.
- Action or fact, as opposed to rhetoric or deliberation.
- (real estate, informal) To transfer real property by deed.
- (law) A legal instrument that is executed under seal or before a witness; sometimes required for certain legal activities, such as the transfer of certain kinds of property.
Example Sentences
whose deeds some nobler poem shall adorn
They should accomplish both a knightly deed,
I have fulfilled my promise in word and in deed.
One small deed can have one strong effect or more.
Word Forms
- deeds
- deeding
- deeded
Synonyms for deed
Depending on context, synonyms include act, action, effort, exploit, title, feat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exploit, effort, feat, title, action, accomplishment.
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