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did

The correct spelling is did.

How to pronounce did

/dɪd/
verb

IPA: /dɪd/

Say it like: Did

The correct spelling is did. (auxiliary) A syntactic marker. For example: "All you ever do is surf the Internet. What will you do this afternoon?"

Usage Examples

All you ever do is surf the Internet. What will you do this afternoon?

it’s not the best broom, but it will have to do;  this will do me, thanks.

It simply will not do to have dozens of children running around such a quiet event.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(auxiliary) A syntactic marker.
  2. 2.To perform; to execute.
  3. 3.To cause, make (someone) (do something).
  4. 4.To suffice.
  5. 5.To be reasonable or acceptable.

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