done
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
past participle of do
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There's nothing to be done.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
simple past of do; did.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Used in forming the perfective aspect; have.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “done” mean?
past participle of do
Is “done” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.