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did not performed
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The sentence "did not performed" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to refer to an action that was not carried out. For example, "I did not performed my duties adequately and as a result my supervisor asked me to resign."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Alternative expressions(20)
did not perform
failed to perform
did not complete
did not execute
did not carry out
did not undertake
did not enact
did not achieve
did not accomplish
did not conduct
did not do
did not worked
did not fulfilled
did not deliver
did not underwent
did not fulfil
did not result
did not work
did not realise
did not permit
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
16 human-written examples
Researchers at Colorado College found students who were told they had a good night's sleep, even if they did not, performed better on attention and memory skill tests than those who had been informed they had slept badly.
News & Media
The patient rejected invasive examination: therefore, we did not performed endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) or Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) preoperatively.
Science
However, we did not performed subgroups analysis as the power of our study did not allow to.
Science
In order to avoid any confounding effect of additional training in laparoscopy, only those who did not performed any laparoscopic procedure during the resting period were included in the present study.
Science
For the paraffin-embedded assays that did not performed as well as their frozen counterparts (specifically exons from genes TP53 and GATA3), PCR conditions as well as their primers were modified to improve sequencing.
Science
We did not performed empiric biopsies in our study.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
44 human-written examples
He did not perform.
News & Media
Ms. Minaj did not perform.
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Yanis did not perform well.
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Mr. Barnes did not perform.
News & Media
Argentina did not perform well against Iran.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use the correct past participle form of the verb "perform", which is "performed". Therefore, the correct phrase is "did not perform".
Common error
Avoid using the past tense form of a verb (e.g., "performed") after the auxiliary verb "did". Instead, use the base form (e.g., "perform") after "did not".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "did not performed" is an incorrect form attempting to express negation in the past tense. The correct form is "did not perform". As highlighted by Ludwig, using the past participle after "did not" is a grammatical error.
Frequent in
Science
50%
News & Media
28%
Formal & Business
22%
Less common in
Academia
0%
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "did not performed" appears in various sources, it is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "did not perform". Ludwig AI confirms this, and using the correct form is essential for clear and accurate communication, especially in formal contexts. Alternative phrases such as "failed to perform" or "did not execute" can also be used depending on the desired nuance. Pay close attention to verb forms after auxiliary verbs to avoid such errors.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
did not carry out
Replaces "performed" with "carry out", focusing on the action of executing a task.
did not execute
Uses "execute" as a more formal alternative to "perform", emphasizing the completion of a task.
did not undertake
Substitutes "performed" with "undertake", highlighting the commencement and progress of an activity.
did not complete
Focuses on the lack of completion rather than the act of performing.
failed to perform
Emphasizes the failure to carry out the action, adding a sense of inability or shortcoming.
did not enact
Replaces "perform" with "enact", implying the formal execution of a plan or role.
did not achieve
Shifts focus from the performance to the attainment of a specific goal or outcome.
did not accomplish
Similar to "did not achieve", but with a stronger emphasis on completing a challenging task.
did not conduct
Uses "conduct" instead of "perform", suitable for activities like studies or experiments.
did not do
Offers a simpler, more general alternative, suitable for a wider range of contexts.
FAQs
How to correctly use "did not perform" in a sentence?
Use "did not perform" followed by the object or action that was not carried out. For example, "The team "did not perform" well in the competition".
What is the difference between "did not perform" and "did not performed"?
"Did not perform" is grammatically correct, using the base form of the verb after "did not". "Did not performed" is incorrect because it uses the past participle form after "did not".
What can I say instead of "did not perform"?
You can use alternatives like "failed to perform", "did not complete", or "did not execute" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "did not perform" or "did not performed"?
"Did not perform" is the correct grammatical form. The auxiliary verb "did" requires the base form of the verb.
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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
82%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested