noun
deed
deed
noun
1
An action, especially a notable or significant one.
"The firefighter was praised for his heroic deed."
"Actions speak louder than words — judge people by their deeds."
2
A legal document, signed and witnessed or sealed, used to transfer or prove ownership of property.
"They finally received the deed to the house after closing."
verb
1
To formally transfer property to someone by means of a deed.
"She deeded the farm to her son before retiring."
How to Use Deed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a notable action, or the legal paperwork proving who owns a property.
Common pairings
good deed
property deed
heroic deed
Word Forms
deeded past tense, deeds plural, deeds singular
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Etymology
From Old English dǣd ("deed, act"), from Proto-Germanic dēdiz, related to the verb "do."