Far gone

adjective

In a bad condition or state, often due to neglect or disease.

The house was so far gone that it could not be repaired.
Visual representation of "far gone" - In a bad condition or state, often due to neglect or disease.

Often appears as...

  • so far gone
  • thought it was far gone
adjective

Being very drunk or under the influence of drugs.

He's so far gone he doesn't even know his own name.
Visual representation of "far gone" - Being very drunk or under the influence of drugs.

Often appears as...

  • so far gone
  • too far gone

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Being very much in love or emotionally involved.

She's so far gone over him that she can't see his flaws.
Visual representation of "far gone" - Being very much in love or emotionally involved.

Often appears as...

  • so far gone
  • far gone on him

Usage tips

Approving

adjective

In a bad condition or state, often due to neglect or disease.

The house was so far gone that it could not be repaired.
Visual representation of "far gone" - In a bad condition or state, often due to neglect or disease.

Often appears as...

  • so far gone
  • thought it was far gone
adjective

Being very drunk or under the influence of drugs.

He's so far gone he doesn't even know his own name.
Visual representation of "far gone" - Being very drunk or under the influence of drugs.

Often appears as...

  • so far gone
  • too far gone

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Being very much in love or emotionally involved.

She's so far gone over him that she can't see his flaws.
Visual representation of "far gone" - Being very much in love or emotionally involved.

Often appears as...

  • so far gone
  • far gone on him

Usage tips

Approving

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "far gone"
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Neglect Indication

Use 'far gone' to describe something severely deteriorated from lack of care.

Illustration for Neglect Indication
The neglected garden was far gone with overgrown weeds.
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Beyond Repair

Implies an object is too damaged to fix, often used for buildings or objects.

Illustration for Beyond Repair
The car after the accident was far gone.
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Severe Illness

Can refer to a person whose health is severely declining, seemingly beyond recovery.

Illustration for Severe Illness
Grandma was so far gone the doctors had little hope.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Neglect Indication

Use 'far gone' to describe something severely deteriorated from lack of care.

Illustration for Neglect Indication
The neglected garden was far gone with overgrown weeds.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Beyond Repair

Implies an object is too damaged to fix, often used for buildings or objects.

Illustration for Beyond Repair
The car after the accident was far gone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Severe Illness

Can refer to a person whose health is severely declining, seemingly beyond recovery.

Illustration for Severe Illness
Grandma was so far gone the doctors had little hope.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Neglect Indication

Use 'far gone' to describe something severely deteriorated from lack of care.

Illustration for Neglect Indication
The neglected garden was far gone with overgrown weeds.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Beyond Repair

Implies an object is too damaged to fix, often used for buildings or objects.

Illustration for Beyond Repair
The car after the accident was far gone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Severe Illness

Can refer to a person whose health is severely declining, seemingly beyond recovery.

Illustration for Severe Illness
Grandma was so far gone the doctors had little hope.
Visual representation of the word "Far gone"

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