Cool MateFinished vs We're done
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Finished
Top 1,000 (very common)
We're done
Common idiom
Most common: Finished
| Finished | We're done | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈfɪnɪʃt//🇺🇸 //ˈfɪnɪʃt// | 🇬🇧 //wɪə dʌn//🇺🇸 //wɪr dʌn// |
| Meaning | Something that has been completed. | We have finished. |
| Example | I have finally finished my homework. | We're done with the presentation. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Common idiom |
| Collocations | finished product, finished work, finished line, finished task, finished state | we're done here, we're done talking, we're done working, we're done with that, we're done for the day |
| Antonyms | unfinished, incomplete | - |
| Common mistakes | Confusing 'finished' with 'finishing' or 'finish'., Using 'finished' with a noun when an alternative verb is needed., Incorrectly using 'finished' in the future tense. | Confused with 'We are done' - 'We're' is a contraction., Using it in places where formal language is required., Misunderstanding the finality implied in the phrase. |
| Usage notes | Use 'finished' to describe something that is complete. Avoid using it in formal writing where 'completed' might be preferred. | Used to indicate completion, often in informal settings. Appropriate for casual conversation, but may not suit formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Finished vs We're done
What's the difference between Finished and We're done?
Finished: Something that has been completed. We're done: We have finished.
Which is more common: Finished and We're done?
Finished is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Finished: I have finally finished my homework. We're done: We're done with the presentation.
Can I use Finished and We're done interchangeably?
Not always. Finished and We're done 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.