English · Common Verbs

done

/dʌn/

[/dʌn/]

past participle of do

Beginnerverb

Definition

Past participle of 'do': used with 'have' to show an action or task is finished.

Example

I have done everything on my list today, so now I can finally take a long rest.

I have done everything on my list today, so now I can finally take a long rest.

Etymology

From Old English 'gedōn', past participle of 'dōn' (to do).

How & Where It’s Used

Used in perfect tenses; as an adjective it means finished or cooked.

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