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Meaning of done

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

done

Pronunciation:/dʌn/

verb

Definitions

  1. (auxiliary) A syntactic marker.

  2. To perform; to execute.

    Example: All you ever do is surf the Internet. What will you do this afternoon?

    Synonyms:accomplishcarry outfunctionate
  3. To cause, make (someone) (do something).

  4. To suffice.

    Example: it’s not the best broom, but it will have to do;  this will do me, thanks.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of food) Ready, fully cooked.

    Example: As soon as the potatoes are done we can sit down and eat.

  2. Having completed or finished an activity.

    Example: He pushed his empty plate away, sighed and pronounced "I am done."

  3. Being exhausted or fully spent.

    Example: When the water is done we will only be able to go on for a few days.

  4. Without hope or prospect of completion or success.

    Example: He is done, after three falls there is no chance he will be able to finish.