did
word · lemma: do
/ˈdɪd/, /dɪd/
DID
/dˈɪd/
DID
Definition
The past tense of the verb 'do', used to talk about actions completed in the past.
Usage & Nuances
Common auxiliary verb in questions and negatives; in positive sentences it emphasizes completed actions. Often confused by learners with 'done', the past participle. Used in both statements and questions for emphasis or clarity.
Spanish: hacerPortuguese (BR): fazerPortuguese (PT): fazerChinese (Simplified): 做Chinese (Traditional): 做Hindi: कियाArabic: فعلBengali: করেছিলাম - করেছিলে - করেছিল - করেছিলেন (পুরুষ/মহিলা/আপন) - করেছিলাম (plural)Russian: делал - сделала - сделал - сделалиJapanese: したVietnamese: đã làmKorean: 했다Turkish: yaptıUrdu: کیاIndonesian: melakukan - sudah melakukan
Example Sentences
I did my homework yesterday.
basic
She did not call me last night.
basic
Did you do the shopping today?
basic
I already did that task before you asked.
natural
What did you say? I didn't hear you.
natural
She really did well on her exam this time!
natural