ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A brave or noteworthy action; a feat or exploit.
  2. Action or fact, as opposed to rhetoric or deliberation.
  3. (real estate, informal) To transfer real property by deed.
  4. (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

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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