gone
word · lemma: go
/ˈɡɔn/
GAWN
/ɡˈɒn/
GON
Definition
The word 'gone' is the past participle of 'go'. It means having left or no longer present. It can describe something or someone that has departed, disappeared, or is no longer available.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in expressions like 'He's gone home,' or 'The time is gone.' Often confused with 'went' (simple past) because 'gone' needs an auxiliary verb. Also used in phrases like 'gone missing' or 'gone bad.'
Spanish: ido - desaparecidoPortuguese (BR): ido - desaparecidoPortuguese (PT): ido - desaparecidoChinese (Simplified): 离开 - 消失Chinese (Traditional): 離開 - 消失Hindi: गया - गायबArabic: ذهب - غائبBengali: চলে গেছে - নেইRussian: ушёл - ушедший - пропалJapanese: 行ってしまった - いなくなった - なくなったVietnamese: đi mất - biến mấtKorean: 가버린 - 사라진 - 없어져 버린Turkish: gitmiş - yok olmuşUrdu: جا چکا - جا چکی - غائبIndonesian: pergi - hilang
Example Sentences
She has gone to the store.
basic
He has gone very far in his studies.
basic
Sorry, he’s already gone home for the day.
natural
The cookies are gone, someone ate them all.
basic
Looks like the milk is gone; we need to buy more.
natural
I’ve gone through all your notes and made corrections.
natural