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Commondid
The correct spelling is did.
How to pronounce did
/dɪd/
verbIPA: /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.(auxiliary) A syntactic marker.
- 2.To perform; to execute.
- 3.To cause, make (someone) (do something).
- 4.To suffice.
- 5.To be reasonable or acceptable.
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