Cool MateFinished vs I'm done with this mission
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Finished
Top 1,000 (very common)
I'm done with this mission
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Finished
| Finished | I'm done with this mission | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈfɪnɪʃt//🇺🇸 //ˈfɪnɪʃt// | 🇬🇧 //aɪm dʌn wɪð ðɪs ˈmɪʃən//🇺🇸 //aɪm dʌn wɪð ðɪs ˈmɪʃən// |
| Meaning | Something that has been completed. | I have finished this task. |
| Example | I have finally finished my homework. | After months of work, I'm done with this mission. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | finished product, finished work, finished line, finished task, finished state | be done with, get done with, finished with, done and dusted, 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. | Using 'done' with a subject (e.g. 'I done this mission'), Confusing 'done' with 'finish' in tense (e.g. saying 'I am done with this mission'), Misusing 'with' when referring to a mission (e.g. 'done to this mission') |
| 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 of a task or project. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Finished vs I'm done with this mission
What's the difference between Finished and I'm done with this mission?
Finished: Something that has been completed. I'm done with this mission: I have finished this task.
Which is more common: Finished and I'm done with this mission?
Finished is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Finished: I have finally finished my homework. I'm done with this mission: After months of work, I'm done with this mission.
Can I use Finished and I'm done with this mission interchangeably?
Not always. Finished and I'm done with this mission 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.