Gone

Part of Speech

Adjective, Verb (past participle of 'go')

Pronunciation

/ɡɒn/ (British English), /ɡɔːn/ (American English)

Definitions

1. No longer present; having left or disappeared.

2. Having passed into a particular state.

3. Dead or deceased.

Usage Examples

1. "By the time I arrived, she was already gone."

2. "The summer is gone, and autumn has arrived."

3. "He has been gone for ten years now."

Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'gon', past participle of 'gon' or 'goon' (to go), from Old English 'gān'. Related to German 'gehen' (to go).

Synonyms

Departed, Left, Vanished, Missing, Lost.

Antonyms

Present, Existing, Here, Available.

Translations

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /ɡɒn/

American English: /ɡɔːn/

Australian English: /ɡɔn/

Historical Usage

The word 'gone' has been used in English literature for centuries, often in poetry and prose to signify loss or absence.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, 'gone' is used as a euphemism for death, as in "He is gone to a better place."

More Information

'Gone' is commonly used in idiomatic expressions, such as "gone for good" (permanently left) or "gone too far" (exceeded limits). It is a fundamental word in English, appearing in literature, music, and daily conversation.