Cool MateDone with vs Through with that diagram
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Done with
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Through with that diagram
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
| Done with | Through with that diagram | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //dʌn wɪð//🇺🇸 //dʌn wɪð// | 🇬🇧 //θruː wɪð//🇺🇸 //θru wɪð// |
| Meaning | finished or no longer involved with something | Finished using that diagram. |
| Example | I am done with my homework. | I'm done with that diagram; let's move on. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | done with work, done with school, done with responsibilities | through with a project, through with the book, through with this task |
| Antonyms | engaged with, involved with, continuing with | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'done' without 'with' when indicating completion., Confusing with 'done by', which implies a different meaning., Omitting the object after 'done with'. | Confusing 'through with' and 'done with'., Using 'through' alone without 'with' in this context., Misplacing the object, saying 'through with it' instead of 'that diagram'. |
| Usage notes | Common in informal contexts to express completion. Less formal than saying 'finished with'. Avoid in very formal writing. | Use when indicating completion or finality with something. It's appropriate in casual conversations and formal contexts, but avoid in very relaxed or slang-heavy speech. |
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Frequently asked questions: Done with vs Through with that diagram
What's the difference between Done with and Through with that diagram?
Done with: finished or no longer involved with something Through with that diagram: Finished using that diagram.
Can you show an example of each?
Done with: I am done with my homework. Through with that diagram: I'm done with that diagram; let's move on.
Can I use Done with and Through with that diagram interchangeably?
Not always. Done with and Through with that diagram 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.