Deed: meaning, definitions and examples

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deed

 

[ diหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal document

A legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights.

Synonyms

conveyance, document, instrument

Examples of usage

  • He signed the deed to transfer ownership of the house.
  • The deed was recorded in the county records.
  • The deed stated the terms of the agreement clearly.
Context #2 | Noun

action or act

An action that is performed intentionally or consciously.

Synonyms

act, action, gesture

Examples of usage

  • She did a good deed by helping the elderly man.
  • His kind deeds were well-known in the community.
  • Performing charitable deeds can make a positive impact on society.

Translations

Translations of the word "deed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perbuatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‡ะธะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czyn

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒ็‚บ (ใ“ใ†ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eylem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุนู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒไธบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dejanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™mษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acciรณn

Word origin

The word 'deed' originated from Middle English 'dede', Old English 'dวฃd', meaning an act, something done. The concept of deeds has been present in legal systems for centuries, with written documentation being crucial for transactions involving property or rights. Over time, 'deed' evolved to encompass both legal documents and moral actions, highlighting the dual nature of the term in modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,663, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.