Cool MateAre you done vs Are you finished
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Are you done
Top 1,000 (very common)
Are you finished
Top 1,000 (very common)
| Are you done | Are you finished | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɑː juː dʌn//🇺🇸 //ɑr ju dʌn// | 🇬🇧 //ɑː jʊ ˈfɪnɪʃt//🇺🇸 //ɑr ju ˈfɪnɪʃt// |
| Meaning | Have you finished? | Have you completed something? |
| Example | Are you done with your homework? | Are you finished with your homework? |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| Collocations | done with work, done with lunch, done for the day | finish a project, finish dinner, finish a book |
| Antonyms | Are you starting, Are you beginning, Not finished yet | not finished, incomplete |
| Common mistakes | Using it in a very formal context., Confusing with 'have you finished?', Adding unnecessary words like 'are you done yet?' without context. | Adding 'do' incorrectly, e.g., 'Do you finished?', Using the wrong tense, e.g., 'Are you finish?' |
| Usage notes | Commonly used in everyday situations to check if someone has completed a task. Avoid in formal settings. | Commonly used to inquire if someone has completed a task. Avoid in formal writing; better suited for conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Are you done vs Are you finished
What's the difference between Are you done and Are you finished?
Are you done: Have you finished? Are you finished: Have you completed something?
Can you show an example of each?
Are you done: Are you done with your homework? Are you finished: Are you finished with your homework?
Can I use Are you done and Are you finished interchangeably?
Not always. Are you done and Are you finished are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.