Done

/dʌn/

Meaning & Definition

verb
The past participle of 'do', used to indicate that an action has been completed.
I have done all my homework for the weekend.
To perform or execute an action or task.
Once the project is done, we can submit it for review.
To finish or complete something.
Is dinner done? I'm really hungry.
adjective
Completed or finished.
The report is done and ready to be sent.
Having reached a desired state or level of readiness.
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

Absolutely finished or over.
I’m done with this job!
To be in a state of defeat.
Once I lost that game, I felt done.
To have no more energy left.
After that party, I’m totally done.