Done with and Finished

Done with

Done with adjective - Having no further concern with.
Usage example: done with drinking

Finished is a synonym for done with in property topic. In some cases you can use "Finished" instead an adjective phrase "Done with", when it comes to topics like completed, accomplished, finished with, of no further use.

Finished

Finished adjective - Ended or brought to an end.
Usage example: are you finished?

Done with is a synonym for finished in property topic. You can use "Done with" instead an adjective "Finished", if it concerns topics such as complete, completed, accomplished, finished with.

Nearby Words: finish, finishing, finisher

Both terms in one sentence

  • Sequelitis The distinction is that unplanned sequels tend to have the feel of being tacked onto a story that was finished and done with, for no reason other than that the first work made lots of money and someone wants to keep that sweet gravy train rolling.
    Source: Sequelitis
  • Comments: I found this novel-length, finished story when I thought I was done with LotR fan fiction and almost didn't click the link.
  • Series / Joan of Arcadia Literal-Minded: One of the more annoying parts of the show, especially in season 2, was that Joan never seemed to catch on that God spoke in metaphors a lot of the time, and would frequently declare she was done with her current assignment the second she finished the letter of her instructions.
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