Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
done-for
adjective
/dʌn fɔːr/
Definition
In a state of being defeated or finished; unable to continue.
Examples
- After the storm destroyed the town, many believed it was done-for.
- He felt done-for after failing the exam.
Meaning
When someone or something is described as ‘done-for,’ it implies that they are in a hopeless situation or have reached a point of no return.
Synonyms
- finished
- defeated
- ruined
- over
