Definition of done fornext
as in done
facing certain defeat, disaster, or death with no means of escape, the stranded climbers knew that they were done for

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past participle of do for, chiefly British

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Adjective
  • His untimely death set the template for the doomed, dissolute musician.
    David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg portrayed Gloucester fisherman on the doomed Andrea Gail.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Phrase
  • During our time away, our neighbors visited with us at the hospital, looked after our house and came over daily to feed and spend time with our cat.
    Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Adjective
  • To combat that, add finished compost (to boost those microbe levels) or use a liquid product like fish emulsion that is more immediately usable by plants.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • The listing is not for a finished luxury home with glass walls and high-end appliances.
    David Caraccio Updated July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Adjective
  • Sitting on the rim of his consciousness was always cataclysm, the muted whisper of a ruined world.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
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“Done for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20for. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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