Cool MateFinished vs You're all done
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Finished
Top 1,000 (very common)
You're all done
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: FinishedMost common: Finished
| Finished | You're all done | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈfɪnɪʃt//🇺🇸 //ˈfɪnɪʃt// | 🇬🇧 //jɔːr ɔːl dʌn//🇺🇸 //jʊr ɔl dʌn// |
| Meaning | Something that has been completed. | It means you have finished everything. |
| Example | I have finally finished my homework. | After hours of studying, I finally said, 'You're all done!' |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | finished product, finished work, finished line, finished task, finished state | all done with, are you all done?, feel all done, be all done |
| 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. | Using it in formal contexts where completion requires a more serious tone., Confusing it with 'you're all set', which implies readiness rather than completion., Assuming it is appropriate for all dialects; regional variations may affect usage. |
| Usage notes | Use 'finished' to describe something that is complete. Avoid using it in formal writing where 'completed' might be preferred. | Often used casually to indicate completion. Can be used in various contexts, including work and activities, but may sound too informal in professional settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Finished vs You're all done
What's the difference between Finished and You're all done?
Finished: Something that has been completed. You're all done: It means you have finished everything.
Which is more formal: Finished and You're all done?
Finished is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Finished and You're all done?
Finished is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Finished: I have finally finished my homework. You're all done: After hours of studying, I finally said, 'You're all done!'
Can I use Finished and You're all done interchangeably?
Not always. Finished and You're all 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.