past participle
Completed an activity, job, or task.
/dən/usual pronunciation
I have done my homework already.
She has done a great job.
American English
How to pronounce done
verb · adjective · interjectionA2Very common word
DUHN
/dən/
One syllable.
Form of do
Done is used after have, has, or had as the past participle of do. It is also commonly used after be as an adjective.
Completed an activity, job, or task.
What to listen for
“Done” is usually pronounced /dən/. In natural connected speech, some speakers reduce it to /dn̩/, with the final n carrying the syllable.
Meanings & examples
past participle
Completed as household work, such as cleaning, washing, or laundry.
/dən/usual pronunciation
I have done the dishes.
We have done the laundry.
past participle
Having arranged or prepared someone's hair, makeup, or nails.
/dən/usual pronunciation
She has done her hair.
She has done her makeup.
past participle
Performed or achieved a result in a test, competition, or situation.
/dən/usual pronunciation
How have you done on the test?
Our team has done better than expected.
Useful expressions
try as hard as possible
I did my best to help.
manage without something
We can do without a car.
be connected with
This problem has to do with money.
Related words & forms
Use does with he, she, and it, and did for the past. The past participle is done, not did.