past verb
Carried out an activity, job, or task in the past.
She did her homework before dinner.
He did a great job on the project.
American English
How to pronounce did
verb · auxiliaryA2Very common word
DIHD
/dɪd̚/
One syllable.
Form of do
Carried out an activity, job, or task in the past.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past verb
Cleaned, washed, or took care of work at home in the past.
I did the dishes after lunch.
We did the laundry on Sunday.
past verb
Arranged or prepared someone's hair or makeup in the past.
I did my hair before the meeting.
She did her makeup in the car.
past verb
Performed or got a result in a test, competition, or situation in the past.
How did you do on the test?
Our team did better than expected.
Useful expressions
try as hard as possible
I did my best to help.
manage without something
We can do without a car.
be connected with
This problem has to do with money.
Related words & forms
Use does with he, she, and it, and did for the past. The past participle is done, not did.