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we're done vs are done

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'We're done' is used when referring to a group of people who have completed a task or activity, while 'are done' is used in a more general sense to indicate completion without specifying who is done.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 168 views

we're done

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a group of people who have completed a task or activity.

Use 'we're done' when you want to indicate that a group of people, including yourself, have finished something together.

Examples:

  • After working on the project all day, we're done.
  • We're done with the meeting, so we can go home now.
  • Look, we're done fighting.
  • We'll meet up at rally point when we're done.
  • When we're done here, you can call anyone you like.
  • Once we're done, the district will be open to everyone.
  • If that's where this is going, we're done.
  • Okay, we're done with this.
  • Alec, I said we're done.
  • All right, Frank, we're done here.
  • We toss them when we're done.
  • Anyway, looks like we're done.
  • If it's good, we're done.
  • Dr. Tyler, we're done for the night.
  • I just think we're done here.
  • Please leave this office, we're done.
  • Yes, we're done... sir.
  • When we're done here, you can call her.
  • I believe we're done here, sir.
  • Anyway, we're done for today.
  • After we're done running the tests.
  • I think we're done here, coach.

Alternatives:

  • We have finished
  • We have completed
  • We're finished
  • We're through
  • We're ready to move on

are done

This phrase is correct and used in a more general sense to indicate completion without specifying who is done.

Use 'are done' when you want to indicate that something has been completed without specifying the subject or group involved.

Examples:

  • The preparations are done for the event.
  • The dishes are done, so we can eat now.
  • 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:

  • Is finished
  • Have been completed
  • Have concluded
  • Have ended
  • Are completed

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