deeds
word · lemma: deed
Definition
A deed is an action, especially one that is important, good, bad, or remembered. It can also mean a legal document that proves ownership of property.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in a formal or literary way for actions: 'good deeds', 'evil deeds', 'heroic deeds'. In everyday English, 'action' or 'thing someone did' is often more common. The legal meaning appears in phrases like 'the title deed' or 'the deed to the house'.
Example Sentences
Her kind deeds helped many people in the village.
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The king rewarded the soldier for his brave deeds.
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Please keep the house deeds in a safe place.
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He talks a lot about helping people, but his deeds rarely match his words.
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The charity event was all about small deeds that make a big difference.
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We finally got the deeds signed, so the property is officially ours now.
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