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not done
/nɒt dʌn/
incomplete or unfinished
The project is not done yet.
The project is incomplete and needs more work.
general
Something that has not been completed or finished
The homework is not done.
The homework is incomplete and needs to be finished.
The painting is not done.
The painting is still in progress and not finished.
This phrase is commonly used to describe tasks, projects, or activities that are incomplete.
Collocations
not done yetstill incompletenot done properlynot completed correctly
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used in everyday conversations to describe tasks or projects that are still in progress.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, such as whether it refers to a task, a project, or a personal feeling.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of 'not' (negation) and 'done' (past participle of 'do'), indicating something that has not been completed.
Usage Notes
This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts to describe tasks or activities that are not yet completed. It can also be used to express dissatisfaction with the current state of something.
Word Breakdown
not
negation
prefixdone
completed or finished
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