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done - Dictionary Entry

done

Part of Speech

Adjective, Verb (Past Participle)

Pronunciation

/dʌn/

Definitions

  1. (Adjective) Completed or finished.
  2. (Adjective) Worn out or exhausted.
  3. (Adjective) Socially unacceptable or taboo.
  4. (Verb - Past Participle) Past participle of the verb "do," indicating completion of an action.

Usage Examples

  • The project is done.
  • I'm completely done after that long hike.
  • He knew he was done in that group.
  • I have done my homework.

Etymology

From Middle English "don," past participle of "doon," from Old English "gedon," meaning to do or perform.

Synonyms

  • Finished
  • Completed
  • Exhausted
  • Accomplished

Antonyms

  • Undone
  • Incomplete
  • Ongoing
  • Pending

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish hecho /ˈetʃo/
French fait /fɛ/
German fertig /ˈfɛʁtɪç/
Hindi किया (Kiya) /kiːjaː/
Tamil முடிந்தது (Mudindhathu) /muɖind̪aɖu/

(More translations in over 20 global and 30 Indian languages available upon request.)

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /dʌn/
  • American English: /dʌn/

Historical Usage

The word "done" has been in use since Old English, evolving from past participles of various forms of the verb "do."

Cultural Nuances

In some social contexts, particularly in slang, "done" can indicate the end of a relationship, involvement, or tolerance for a situation.

More Information

The word "done" serves as a critical part of English verb tenses and also holds idiomatic significance in many phrases such as "done deal" and "done for." It is versatile and widely used across both formal and informal communication.

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