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past tense form of do.

Definitions

did

[did] / dɪd /

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carry out v.
be sufficient v.
figure out, solve v.
act, behave v.
travel, visit v.
cheat v.

VERB

carry out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve act close complete conclude create determine end execute finish make move operate perform prepare produce succeed undertake work

STRONG

arrange cause cook discharge effect fix fulfill organize transact

WEAK

be responsible for bring about do one's thing engage in get ready get with it go for it look after make ready pull off see to take care of business take on wind up wrap up

Antonyms

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abandon abstain bear begin commence destroy discourage dissuade fail forget give up halt hesitate idle ignore introduce lose miss neglect not finish prevent ruin start stop

STRONG

disarrange disorder disorganize disturb

WEAK

defer pass put off undo

VERB

be sufficient

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answer satisfy serve

STRONG

avail suffice suit

WEAK

be adequate be enough be good enough for be of use be useful give satisfaction pass muster

Antonyms

STRONG

dissatisfy

WEAK

defer destroy fail idle lose miss neglect pass put off undo

VERB

figure out, solve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

resolve work out

STRONG

adapt decipher decode interpret render translate transliterate transpose

WEAK

puzzle out

Antonyms

WEAK

defer destroy fail idle lose miss neglect pass put off undo

VERB

act, behave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear bear carry conduct give go on manage operate perform play present produce quit

STRONG

comport demean deport discourse enact fare impersonate personate playact portray seem

WEAK

acquit oneself come on like get along get by make out muddle through put on render the role stagger along

Antonyms

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direct fail halt refrain stop take withhold

WEAK

defer destroy idle lose miss neglect pass put off undo

VERB

travel, visit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cover look at

STRONG

explore journey tour track traverse

WEAK

pass through stop in

Antonyms

WEAK

defer destroy fail idle lose miss neglect pass put off undo

VERB

cheat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beat

STRONG

bilk chouse con cozen deceive defraud dupe fleece flimflam hoax overreach swindle trick

WEAK

take for a ride

Antonyms

STRONG

be honest give offer

WEAK

defer destroy fail idle lose miss neglect pass put off undo

Example Sentences

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did

“What did I get myself into?” he asked, finding kitchen equipment, furniture, clothes, bottles, a family picture, and wooden planks with nails pointing upward coating the floor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

“Tomoko Hoetzlein was a devoted mother who did everything in her power to get her son the mental health treatment he desperately needed,” said Ventura County Chief Deputy Dist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

"I did go to food banks… there's been occasions where I've wanted the kids to be able to do more, more clubs, do stuff with their friends. I've had to say no, I feel terrible."

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

“I did not ask or authorize my mother to give such consent on my behalf, and I do not recall signing or being asked to sign any document giving that consent.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

Kathy took a deep breath, which did help.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith