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I'm done vs i am done

Both "I'm done" and "I am done" are correct and commonly used in English. The contraction "I'm" is more informal and conversational, while "I am" is more formal. Both can be used interchangeably depending on the context and level of formality desired.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1682 views

I'm done

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This contraction of "I am" is commonly used in informal speech and writing to express completion or the end of a task.

Examples:

  • I'm done with my homework.
  • I'm done cooking dinner.
  • I'm done with this project.
  • I'm done working on Thanksgiving.
  • When I'm done here, we'll go back together.
  • I'm done watching movies, chief.
  • In fact, I'm done with guys completely.
  • After I'm done with this man...
  • At least it will be when I'm done decorating.
  • Soon as I'm done playing with 'em.
  • I'm done for the night.
  • Okay, I'm done working.
  • I'm done fighting you, moody.
  • I'm done talking with you.
  • You can make your calls when I'm done with you.
  • Your dad will pick me up when I'm done.
  • I'm done explaining, Congressman.
  • I'm done pulling douche moves.
  • That's a good interview, I'm done.
  • And when I'm done, they can have it.
  • Drink lots of water when I'm done.
  • I'm done here, miss Armstrong.
  • All right, then, I'm done.

Alternatives:

  • I am done
  • I have finished
  • I have completed

i am done

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

This full form of "I am" is more formal and can be used in written or spoken English when a more formal tone is required.

Examples:

  • I am done with my presentation.
  • I am done with my work for today.
  • I am done with this task.
  • Dad, I already told you, I am done wrestling.
  • Look... I know that you came back to help me get through this, but I am done.
  • I am done playing with you.
  • I am done getting my hands dirty.
  • But I am done fighting for us.
  • I am done cleaning up for you.
  • But I am done playing nice with this woman.
  • I am done thinking about Cappie.
  • Rosa, I am done for the day.
  • I am done running around trying to please that woman.
  • I am done talking to both of you.
  • But I am done chasing you around.
  • Guys, I told you, I am done obsessing about Patrice.
  • I told you, I am done chasing Barney.
  • I am done lying, Taylor.
  • Two more minutes, and I am done.
  • I am done talking with you.
  • I am done traveling with all of my techno treasures in one basket.
  • I came through for them but now I am done.
  • If you have to report me to Oppenheimer, I understand, but I am done.

Alternatives:

  • I'm done
  • I have finished
  • I have completed

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