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did not cited
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "did not cited" is not correct in English.
The correct form is "did not cite." You can use it when referring to a situation where someone failed to reference a source in their writing. Example: "In his research paper, he did not cite any of the sources he used, which raised concerns about plagiarism."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(18)
did not demonstrated
did not bring up
failed to mention
omitted to mention
did not addressed
did not reference
did not mention
did not notice
did not indicating
did not found
did not mentioned
did not touch upon
did not indicated
did not pointed
did not come
refrained from mentioning
made no mention of
did not allude to
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
In Uganda, 39% of patients in one study had dropped out of treatment after enrollment by year three, and while some had sought treatment elsewhere, those who did not cited lack of transportation and work/child care responsibilities as primary reasons [ 94].
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
He did not cite specific deficiencies.
News & Media
He did not cite any details.
News & Media
Judge Taylor did not cite it.
News & Media
They did not cite Japan by name.
News & Media
He did not cite specific reports.
News & Media
It did not cite unidentified witnesses.
News & Media
He did not cite specific examples.
News & Media
The paper did not cite its sources.
News & Media
The study did not cite specific regulations.
News & Media
The report did not cite any sources.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When writing academically, ensure all sources are properly cited to avoid plagiarism.
Common error
Avoid using "cited" after "did not". The auxiliary verb "did" already indicates the past tense, so the main verb should be in its base form: "cite".
Source & Trust
84%
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "did not cited" is intended to function as a verb phrase, expressing the action of not providing a reference. However, it is grammatically incorrect, according to Ludwig AI, as the correct form is "did not cite".
Frequent in
News & Media
50%
Science
50%
Formal & Business
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Less common in
Academia
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Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "did not cited" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "did not cite". While the intention is to express the lack of referencing a source, the incorrect form undermines clarity and professionalism. Ludwig AI flags this as incorrect. Use alternative phrases such as "failed to cite" or "did not reference" to ensure grammatical accuracy. Although it appears in various contexts, including news and scientific articles, maintaining grammatical correctness is crucial for effective communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
failed to cite
Uses "failed" to emphasize the omission of a citation.
did not reference
Substitutes "cite" with the synonym "reference".
did not mention
Replaces "cite" with a more general term for referencing information.
did not include a citation for
Expands the phrase for clarity, specifying the lack of a citation.
neglected to cite
Implies an oversight in not citing the source.
provided no citation for
Highlights the absence of a citation for the given information.
omitted citation of
Uses a more formal and explicit phrasing.
gave no reference to
Replaces "cite" with "reference" and uses "gave no" for emphasis.
did not credit
Focuses on the lack of acknowledgement or attribution.
left unreferenced
Describes the information as being without a reference.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say someone didn't give credit to a source?
The correct phrasing is "did not cite". For example, "The author "did not cite" the original research in their paper".
Is "did not cited" grammatically correct?
No, "did not cited" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is ""did not cite"". The auxiliary verb 'did' already indicates the past tense.
What are some alternatives to "did not cite"?
Alternatives include "failed to cite", "did not reference", or "omitted citation of".
How can I avoid making the mistake of saying "did not cited"?
Remember that after the auxiliary verb 'did', the main verb should be in its base form. Therefore, always use ""did not cite"" instead of "did not cited".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested