First Known Use: 1598
Dictionary
gone
adjective \ˈgȯn also ˈgän\
: not present : no longer at a place
: no longer existing
: no longer living
Full Definition of GONE
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a : involved, absorbed <far gone in hysteria> b : possessed with a strong attachment or a foolish or unreasoning love or desire : infatuated —often used with on <was real gone on that man — Pete Martin> c : pregnant <she's six months gone>
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: past <memories of gone summers — John Cheever>
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slang : great <a real gone fashion reporter — Inez Robb>
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Origin of GONE
from past participle of go
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GONE Defined for Kids
1gone
Definition of GONE for Kids
past participle of go
2gone
adjective \ˈgȯn\
Definition of GONE for Kids
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: no longer present <By the time I arrived, they were gone.>
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: no longer existing <The good times are gone.>
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: 1dead 1
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gone
adjective \ˈgȯn also ˈgän\
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