What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
done
Example
I'm done with my homework for the night. [done: adjective]
Example
She's almost done cooking dinner. [done: adverb]
Example
Done! Let's move on to the next item on the agenda. [done: interjection]
finished
Example
I have finished reading the book you lent me. [finished: verb]
Example
The project is finished and ready for submission. [finished: adjective]
Example
Once the race is finished, we can all go home. [finished: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Done is more common in everyday language, while finished is more commonly used in professional or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between done and finished?
Finished is more formal than done, and is often used in professional or academic contexts.
