Gone Definition & Meaning
gone
- adjective
- destroyed or killed; "we are gone geese"
- dead; "he is deceased"; "our dear departed friend"
- well in the past; former; "bygone days"; "dreams of foregone times"; "sweet memories of gone summers"; "relics of a departed era"
- no longer retained; "gone with the wind"
"Gone" in song lyrics
See how gone is used in real songs:
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"I'm askin, which ways up, cos my compass has gone"
1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm -
"I'm gonna stash till I'm gone"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July -
"Get gone"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — The Plannit
Words that rhyme with gone
Usage tips for "gone"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gone" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gone to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does gone mean?
- destroyed or killed; "we are gone geese" dead; "he is deceased"; "our dear departed friend" well in the past; former; "bygone days"; "dreams of foregone times"; "sweet memories of gone summers"; "relics of a departed era" no longer retained; "gone with the wind"
- What part of speech is gone?
- Gone is an adjective.
- How many definitions does gone have?
- Gone has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).