How did she respond to the news?
How did she respond to the news?
English
did
dɪd
Meaning: past tense of 'do'; performed an action
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | did |
| 3rd person singular present | dids |
| Present participle | didding |
| Past | didded |
| Will future | will did |
| Going-to future | going to did |
| Imperative negative | don't did / do not did |
Example sentences
He did his homework before dinner.
He did his homework before dinner.
What did you have for lunch today?
What did you have for lunch today?
Believe me, I did not know about it.
Believe me, I did not know about it.
The rain did not deter people from attending.
The rain did not deter people from attending.
Usage Notes
Used to describe an action or task that was completed in the past.
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