Word: GONE
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Definition of GONE
- To move:
- (chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
"The engine just won't go anymore."
- To start; to begin (an action or process).
"Get ready, get set, go!"
- Away, having left.
"Are they gone already?"
- No longer part of the present situation.
"Don't bother trying to understand what Grandma says; she's gone."
- No longer existing, having passed.
"All the little shops that used to be here are now gone."
- Past, after, later than (a time).
"You'd better hurry up, it's gone four o'clock."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "gone" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "gone" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GONE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GONE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GONE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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- # the gone effect
- # master of gone
- # playing with gone
- # in terms of gone
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