deed

Definition

  • noun: something that is done
  • verb: to give someone ownership of (a building or piece of land) by means of a deed
  • verb: to convey or transfer by deed
  • often plural in British English
  • synonyms: dead, act, action

Examples

  • He is honest in word and in 'deed'. [=he says things that are true and does the things he says he will]

  • They taught their children to be kind and to do good 'deeds'.

  • We are judged by our 'deeds'. [=we are judged by what we do]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) earth and heaven fled away. And no home was left to them. And I saw the dead, the great and the small... ...and they were judged according to their deeds. And I saw the dead, the great and the small... ...and they were judged according to their deeds. And anyone's name not found (..)
    2006 Silent Hill