Comparative for finished or having been brought to an end
“The work was done just in time to meet our deadline.”
Comparative for thoroughly cooked
“Just chat amongst yourselves for now. I will let you know when dinner is done.”
Comparative for no longer happening or existing
“His days of snowboarding were done after he injured his knee.”
Comparative for socially acceptable
“Leaving a tip for the cab driver is the done thing in this city.”
Comparative for depleted in strength or energy
“I was well and truly done after a strenuous workout at the gym.”
Comparative for without hope or prospect of completion, success, or survival
“After years of financial mismanagement, the company was just about done.”
Comparative for cheated or tricked
“If you paid more than fifty dollars for that, you've been done.”
Comparative for approved or agreed upon
“We shook hands and it was a done deal by that stage.”
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