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gone
This word functions as a predicative adjective, typically following a linking verb like "be" or "have." It carries a strong sense of finality or absence, whether referring to physical disappearance, the passage of time, or the end of a life. When used as a euphemism for death, it provides a softer, more indirect tone than "dead," making it common in grieving contexts.
In informal registers, the word shifts toward psychological states. Describing someone as "gone" to mean mentally unstable suggests a complete break from reality. Similarly, being "gone for" someone describes an intense, often overwhelming romantic infatuation where the person has lost their usual composure or objectivity.
Meanings
Completely captivated or infatuated with someone else.
She is completely gone for him.
Examples
He has been gone for a while, so do not expect him back.
Look at him talking to the wall; he is completely gone.