gone

A2 · Elementary

adj. not here anymore because you have left for another place.

adj. away from a specific place; having departed.

“I went to see my neighbor, but she was already gone for the day.”

“The summer tourists are mostly gone now, leaving the coastal village to its quiet winter rhythms.”

A2 · Elementary

adj. no longer available because it has been used, eaten, or taken.

adj. completely consumed, spent, or exhausted.

“Is all the milk gone already? I only bought it yesterday.”

“The emergency supplies were gone within forty-eight hours, forcing the relief team to request an immediate air-drop.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. a polite way to say that someone has died.

adj. deceased; no longer living. Often used as a euphemism to soften the impact of death.

“My grandfather has been gone for ten years now, but I still miss him.”

“Though the great poet is long gone, her influence continues to shape the work of contemporary writers across the globe.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

adj. not noticing what is happening around you, perhaps because you are very tired or confused.

adj. lacking awareness of one's surroundings, often due to exhaustion, mental decline, or intoxication.

“He was so tired after the marathon that he was completely gone.”

“By the end of the long flight, most of the passengers looked absolutely gone, staring blankly at the baggage carousel.”

B1 · Intermediate British English · Informal

prep. later than a specific time.

prep. past or later than a specified time; used to indicate that a certain hour has already passed.

“It was gone ten o'clock when we finally finished dinner.”

“It was well gone midnight by the time the last guests finally decided to head home.”