English · Common Verbs
did
/dɪd/
[/dɪd/]
past tense of do
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense of 'do': to have performed an action or completed a task.
Example
She did all her homework before dinner so she could relax and watch a film afterwards.
She did all her homework before dinner so she could relax and watch a film afterwards.
Etymology
From Old English 'dyde', past tense of 'dōn' (to do).
How & Where It’s Used
Used as a main verb and as an auxiliary for past questions and negatives.