Cool MateFinished vs You're out
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Finished
Top 1,000 (very common)
You're out
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: FinishedMost common: Finished
| Finished | You're out | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈfɪnɪʃt//🇺🇸 //ˈfɪnɪʃt// | 🇬🇧 //jʊə aʊt//🇺🇸 //jʊr aʊt// |
| Meaning | Something that has been completed. | You are not allowed anymore. |
| Example | I have finally finished my homework. | After missing the target, the archer sighed, 'You’re out.' |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | finished product, finished work, finished line, finished task, finished state | You’re out of the game, You’re out for the season, You’re out of luck |
| 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. | Used too formally in serious conversations., Confused with 'You're out of here' which implies leaving instead of elimination., Misused in contexts not related to games or competitions. |
| Usage notes | Use 'finished' to describe something that is complete. Avoid using it in formal writing where 'completed' might be preferred. | Commonly used in informal contexts, especially in games or competitions. It can express being eliminated or dismissed. |
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Frequently asked questions: Finished vs You're out
What's the difference between Finished and You're out?
Finished: Something that has been completed. You're out: You are not allowed anymore.
Which is more formal: Finished and You're out?
Finished is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Finished and You're out?
Finished is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Finished: I have finally finished my homework. You're out: After missing the target, the archer sighed, 'You’re out.'
Can I use Finished and You're out interchangeably?
Not always. Finished and You're out 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.