gone
She has gone to the store.
This indicates she is no longer here; she left for the store.
past participle of 'go', indicating movement or departure from a place
He is gone for the day.
He has left and will not return today.
The train has gone.
The train has departed.
Often used with 'have' or 'has' to form the present perfect tense.
no longer present or existing
The old library is gone.
The library no longer exists; it has been demolished or removed.
My patience is gone.
I have lost my patience; I am no longer patient.
Can be used metaphorically to describe the absence of abstract concepts like time, patience, or opportunities.
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Pro Tip
Present Perfect Tense
'Gone' is often used with 'have' or 'has' to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time before now.
Gold Rule
Gone vs. Went
'Gone' is the past participle, while 'went' is the simple past tense. Use 'gone' with auxiliary verbs like 'have' or 'has'.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'gone', past participle of 'goen' (to go), from Old English 'gān' (to go).
Usage Notes
Often used in the present perfect tense (e.g., 'has gone', 'have gone') to indicate a completed action with relevance to the present.