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Meaning of gone case

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gone

Pronunciation:/ɡɔːn//ɡɒn//ɡɑn/

verb

Definitions

  1. To move:

    Synonyms:crossdrawdriftfaremovetreadwend
    Antonyms:freezehaltremainstand stillstaystop
  2. (chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).

    Example: The engine just won't go anymore.

    Synonyms:functionoperatework
  3. To start; to begin (an action or process).

    Example: Get ready, get set, go!

  4. To take a turn, especially in a game.

    Example: It’s your turn; go.

    Synonyms:make one's movemovetake one’s turn

adjective

Definitions

  1. Away, having left.

    Example: Are they gone already?

  2. No longer part of the present situation.

    Example: Don't bother trying to understand what Grandma says; she's gone.

  3. No longer existing, having passed.

    Example: All the little shops that used to be here are now gone.

  4. Used up.

    Example: I'm afraid all the coffee's gone at the moment.

preposition

Definitions

  1. Past, after, later than (a time).

    Example: You'd better hurry up, it's gone four o'clock.