Synonyms for

Gone

Verb / gɔ:n / Another word for gone — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

no longer present or in existence; departed

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

departed absent vanished lost

Informal

away out missing bye

Literary

fled departed lost

Antonyms

present here available remaining arrived found

Common collocations

  • long gone
  • all gone
  • almost gone
  • nearly gone
  • gone forever
  • gone fishing
  • gone to lunch
  • gone bad

Word family

verb go
adjective gone

Usage note

Often used informally to indicate something is finished or no longer available. Can also mean departed or lost.

Example sentences

  1. My ice cream is gone.
  2. The sun has gone down.
  3. The dog has gone missing.
  4. The dinosaur is gone forever.
  5. I have gone to the park.

Quotes

  • The past is gone, the present is a gift, and the future is yet to be discovered. - Pema Chodron
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. - J.R.R. Tolkien

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