Meaning & use

deed

noun·Academic

An action that is performed, especially one that is notably good, brave, or wicked.

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Rescuing the drowning child was the bravest deed anyone in town could remember.

The charity honored volunteers whose quiet deeds had helped the community for years.

A note on using this word

Deed often carries a formal or literary tone, suggesting a significant act rather than a routine task.

Words with a similar meaning

actfeat

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A legal document that proves ownership of property or transfers it to someone else.

They signed the deed at the lawyer's office to finalize the sale of the house.

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