Definitions

gone

[gawn, gon] / gɔn, gɒn /

ADJECTIVE

not present, no longer in existence

Synonyms

STRONG

absent consumed decamped deceased departed disappeared disintegrated displaced dissipated dissolved done elapsed ended finished flown lacking left lost missing moved passed quit removed retired shifted spent split transferred traveling vanished withdrawn

WEAK

AWOL astray away burned up dead defunct down the drain dried-up extinct no more nonextant not a sign of not here out the window over past taken a powder taken leave turned to dust

Antonyms

STRONG

alive existing living present

WEAK

around current

Example Sentences

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In retrospect, that scene is bittersweet, too, reminding us of another small blessing that’s gone.

From Salon

Technology has fallen, cities have gone dark and fear has united humanity as the world chokes on its dying gasp.

From Salon

"I have a lot of people that I'd like to thank after the difficult moments I've gone through. This win is also for them."

From Barron's

And yes, tell your family members it’s worth paying the extra few dollars a month for a cloud backup plan to avoid the sheer terror of realizing all your family photos are gone.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sixes, the cricket-themed social chain backed by England captain Ben Stokes, has gone into administration following a "challenging trading period".

From BBC

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