Gone: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when something or someone is no longer present, often in casual or neutral contexts.

• My keys are gone!; The milk is gone, we need to buy more

Suggests something or someone is missing unexpectedly or suddenly, often carries a sense of mystery or concern.

• My cat disappeared last night
• ; The plane disappeared from radar

Implies something or someone has disappeared completely and often mysteriously, frequently used in dramatic or intense situations.

• The magician vanished in a puff of smoke
• ; The ancient civilization vanished without a trace

Formal usage, often to describe someone who has left, especially in the context of travel or passing away.

• The train has departed
• ; He mourned his departed friend

Used to indicate that someone or something is no longer present or available.

• By the time I arrived, he was already gone.
• All the cookies are gone.

Commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate that someone is going away from a place. It can also imply abandoning or ceasing to be involved with something or someone.

• I need to leave for work now.
• She decided to leave the company after five years.

Often used in formal or official contexts to mean leaving a place, especially a departure that has been scheduled.

• The train will depart from platform 2 at 6 PM.
• Ladies and gentlemen, we are now ready to depart for our final destination.

Generally indicates changing position or location, sometimes implying a change of residence or a more deliberate action.

• We plan to move to a bigger house next year.
• Please move your car; it’s blocking the driveway.

Used to describe something or someone that is no longer present. It is often more casual and can be used in daily conversation.

• The cookies are gone
• He's gone to the store

This word is used in more formal or official contexts to indicate that someone or something is not present. It often implies that their presence was expected.

• Her absence from the meeting was noted
• The absence of evidence does not mean innocence

Refers specifically to leaving a place or situation. It's often used in travel or when someone leaves a position or role.

• His departure left us all feeling sad
• The train's departure was delayed

Used to describe a situation where someone or something is missing and there is often an element of mystery or uncertainty. It can sometimes have a negative or alarming connotation.

• Her sudden disappearance puzzled everyone
• The disappearance of the documents is very suspicious