Meaning & Definition of word "Gone"
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Gone
/ɡɒn/
verb:
- 1. Past participle of go; having moved from a position or place.
- Example: She has gone to the store.
- 2. To be in a state of disappearance or absence.
- Example: All the food is gone after the party.
- 3. To be defeated or eliminated.
- Example: The team's hopes for the championship are gone after losing the game.
adjective:
- 1. No longer present or existing; disappeared.
- Example: The childhood memories are all gone.
- 2. Having passed away.
- Example: With him gone, the house feels empty.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'gan', meaning to go.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gone with the wind:
To disappear without a trace.
gone to pot:
To be in a bad state or to decline.
gone rogue:
To act independently or unpredictably, often against expectations.
Related Words
go:
To move from one place to another.
gone astray:
To be lost or misdirected.
Slang Meanings of gone
Meaning: Extremely intoxicated.
Example Sentence: After those shots, he was gone.
Meaning: In a state of extreme emotional distress.
Example Sentence: Since the breakup, she's been really gone.