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UK//aɪm dʌn//US//aɪm dʌn//

Meaning of I’m done

Indicates that a person has completed a task or is finished with something.

In simple words: I have finished something.

I’m done in a sentence

  • After three hours of hard work, I’m done with this report.
  • I’m done waiting for you; I'm leaving now.
  • I'm done talking about this; it’s time to move on.
  • After dinner, I’m done for the night.
  • He said, 'I’m done with this project; it’s too stressful!'

How to use I’m done

Used to express completion of a task or decision. It can also indicate frustration or finality. Avoid in highly formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

'I’m done' sounds like 'I’m done with this task!' Imagine throwing your paperwork in the air.

Related words

Collocations with I’m done

  • be done
  • get done
  • done with
  • done talking
  • done waiting

Synonyms for I’m done

  • finished
  • completed
  • concluded
  • resolved
  • terminated

Common mistakes with I’m done

  • Using 'done' without 'I'm' in complete sentences.
  • Confusing 'done' with 'finish' inappropriately.
  • 'I'm done' is often misheard as 'I’m doing.'

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Frequently asked questions about I’m done

What does I’m done mean?

I have finished something.

What is the definition of I’m done?

Indicates that a person has completed a task or is finished with something.

How do you use I’m done in a sentence?

After three hours of hard work, I’m done with this report.

Can you give another example of I’m done?

I’m done waiting for you; I'm leaving now.

What are synonyms for I’m done?

Common alternatives include finished, completed, concluded, resolved, terminated.

What words go with I’m done?

It commonly pairs with be done, get done, done with, done talking, done waiting.

What are common mistakes when using I’m done?

Using 'done' without 'I'm' in complete sentences. Confusing 'done' with 'finish' inappropriately. 'I'm done' is often misheard as 'I’m doing.'

How do you pronounce I’m done?

US: //aɪm dʌn//, UK: //aɪm dʌn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I’m done?

Used to express completion of a task or decision. It can also indicate frustration or finality. Avoid in highly formal contexts.