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not done

/nɒt dʌn/
phrase★Intermediate— incomplete or unfinished
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

Synonyms

incompleteunfinishedpendingunfinished business

Antonyms

donefinishedcompletedaccomplished

Related Phrases

not done withphrase
not finished with someone or something
not done yetphrase
still incomplete

💡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
prefix
+
done
completed or finished
root
English Dictionary

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