Gone (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted; "the day's shopping left her exhausted"; "he went to bed dog-tired"; "was fagged and sweaty"; "the trembling of his played out limbs"; "felt completely washed-out"; "only worn-out horses and cattle"; "you look worn out".
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Meaning 2
Used up or no longer available; "gone with the wind"; "if we don't get there early, all the best seats will be gone".
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Meaning 3
Stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol); "a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors"; "helplessly inebriated".
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Meaning 4
Destroyed or killed; "we are gone geese".
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Examples
- The city was gone after the hurricane hit, with buildings reduced to rubble and debris scattered everywhere.
- The species of bird was declared gone as none were found in the last decade despite extensive conservation efforts.
- By the time the firefighters arrived, the house was gone, consumed entirely by the flames.
- The old elm tree was gone, cut down by the city to make way for new construction.
- The town's population was decimated, and by the time aid arrived, many were gone, lost to starvation and disease.
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Meaning 5
Dead; "he is deceased"; "our dear departed friend".
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