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.