Meaning & Definition of word "Done"

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    Done

    /dʌn/

    verb:

    • 1. The past participle of 'do', used to indicate that an action has been completed.
      • Example: I have done all my homework for the weekend.
    • 2. To perform or execute an action or task.
      • Example: Once the project is done, we can submit it for review.
    • 3. To finish or complete something.
      • Example: Is dinner done? I'm really hungry.

    adjective:

    • 1. Completed or finished.
      • Example: The report is done and ready to be sent.
    • 2. Having reached a desired state or level of readiness.
      • Example: Make sure the cake is done before taking it out of the oven.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old English 'don' meaning 'to do'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    done deal:

    An agreement that is final and cannot be changed.

    done and dusted:

    Completely finished or resolved.

    done for:

    In a hopeless or doomed situation.

    done to death:

    Repeated so often that it has become dull.

    done with:

    No longer involved with or interested in something.

    Related Words

    do:

    To perform an action or task.

    doing:

    The act of performing or executing.

    did:

    Past tense of do.

    undo:

    To reverse the action of doing.

    donee:

    A person to whom something is given.

    Slang Meanings of done

    Meaning: Absolutely finished or over.

    Example Sentence: I’m done with this job!

    Meaning: To be in a state of defeat.

    Example Sentence: Once I lost that game, I felt done.

    Meaning: To have no more energy left.

    Example Sentence: After that party, I’m totally done.