done

Definition

Having completed or finished an activity.

Etymology

From Middle English don, idon, ydon, ȝedon, gedon, from Old English dōn, ġedōn, from Proto-West Germanic *dān, from Proto-Germanic *dēnaz (past participle of *dōną (“to do”)). Equivalent to do + -en (past participle ending). Cognate with Scots dune, deen, dene, dane (“done”), Saterland Frisian däin (“done”), West Frisian dien (“done”), Dutch gedaan (“done”), German Low German daan (“done”), German getan (“done”). More at do.

Example Sentences

• "He pushed his empty plate away, sighed and pronounced "I am done.""
• "They were done playing and were picking up the toys when he arrived."
• "I'll text you when the movie's done."