done

adjective
UK: /dʌn/
US: /dʌn/

  1. Finished; completed. No longer in progress.

    1. I am done with my homework now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Once the renovations are done, we can finally relax and enjoy the house. [ ] [ ]

  2. Acceptable or appropriate; socially correct.

    1. It's not done to wear that to a wedding. [ ] [ ]
    2. In some cultures, it is not done to make direct eye contact. [ ] [ ]

  3. Cooked sufficiently.

    1. Is the chicken done yet? [ ] [ ]
    2. The steak was perfectly done, just how I like it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

acceptable appropriate over finished
done verb

  1. Used to indicate completion or termination of an action.

    1. I have done my best. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has done a lot for the community, and we are grateful. [ ] [ ]

  2. To perform or carry out an action.

    1. Have you done the dishes yet? [ ] [ ]
    2. He's done some amazing things in his life, travelling the world. [ ] [ ]
done adverb

  1. An agreement is done when it is formally concluded or finalized.

    1. The deal is done, and the contract is signed. [ ] [ ]
    2. After months of negotiation, the merger was finally done yesterday. [ ] [ ]
done phrasal-verb

  1. To have finished or completed something (often used with 'with').

    1. I'm done with this project. [ ] [ ]
    2. Once I'm done with work, I'm going to the gym for a workout. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "done" in English means: Finished; completed. No longer in progress., Acceptable or appropriate; socially correct., Cooked sufficiently..

The phonetic transcription of "done" is /dʌn/ in British English and /dʌn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "done": acceptable, appropriate, over, finished.

Example usage of "done": "I am done with my homework now.". More examples on the page.