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are done vs is done

The phrases 'are done' and 'is done' are both correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Are done' is used when referring to plural subjects, while 'is done' is used with singular subjects. So, the choice between them depends on the subject of the sentence.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 3740 views

are done

This phrase is correct when referring to plural subjects that have completed an action.

Use 'are done' when the subject of the sentence is plural and has finished an action or task.

Examples:

The dishes are done.
The assignments are done.
The preparations are done.
The repairs are done.
The renovations are done.

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I will hold the plane until you are done.
You are done wasting our time.
Marie and I are done with our session.
The minister and I are done.
All machining and manufacturing are done in Italy.
Many great works are done well despite their original intent.
These procedures are done under expert supervision of physiotherapist.
Communications between agents and management server are done using HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
Okay, I think we are done here.
Tonight things are done a little 'complicated.
All right. I think we are done here.
Clearly, we are done here.
And my gut tells me we are done.
All the other deals are done.
Vigilante days are done in this town.
Most of real estate deals are done through co-brokering.
Renders are done with V-Ray for Rhino.
So glad you two are done fighting.
All great speeches are done outside.
The same are done following customer specifications.

Alternatives:

have been completed
have finished
have concluded
have ended
have been accomplished

is done

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular subject that has completed an action.

Use 'is done' when the subject of the sentence is singular and has finished an action or task.

Examples:

The meal is done.
The project is done.
The painting is done.
The repair is done.
The renovation is done.

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The softening is done by ion exchange process.
Smoking harms the process of healing following surgery is done.
This is done before any other player actions.
This is done to ensure proper operation of navigation procedures.
The processing is done exclusively from fresh.
Soil incorporation is done by treating bulk soil.
Software activation is done exclusively with license keys.
Installation is done wireless and rechargeable batteries are included.
Consequently your investment is done instantaneously of net of tax.
He just gives the order and the rest is done electronically.
What is done, is done.
For, whatever is done in contract is done between equals.
This function is mainly used to differentiate if data entry is done by an individual or is done by a machine automatically.
Because what is done is done.
They say not until the mission is done.
At that moment justice is done.
Martin/Charles is done bankrolling your stay.
There. Our business is done.
Perhaps Detective Fusco is done with his gambler.
Whatever happened just now is done.

Alternatives:

has been completed
has finished
has concluded
has ended
has been accomplished

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