Why are you sorry for something you haven't done?
Source: tatoeba (1469)
Done
/dʌn/
Synonyms for "done" (174 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Verb(6 words)
Noun(2 words)
accumulatedca complet
agreedall bets offall inall offall overall upamenat an endausgespieltbe it sobeatbeat upbeatenbecomingbefittingbien cuitbone-wearybrought aboutbushedcanceled
Adjective(1 words)
complete accuracy
Strong matches (52)
Noun(7 words)
complete answercomplete beingcomplete beingscomplete detailscomplete mandatory assignmentcompleted descriptorcooked through
Adjective(2 words)
completed actioncompleted activity sheet
Related words (87)
far gonefar-gonefatiguedfinifinishedfinished upfrazzledgonegrownin a bad wayjadedkaputknocked outlaid lowmademass-producedmediummedium-rareniceover
Show 49 more words
overcookedoverdonepastperfectedperfectiveperformedplayed outpoopedpooped outproducedproperprostrateraisedready to droprespectablerightrun downrun-downset at restsettledshotshottenso be itso is itso it issolspentterminatedthroughthrough withtiredtired outtired to deathtuckered outused upwashed upwashed-upweary unto deathwell donewell-cookedwell-donewhackedwiped outworn outworn-outwound upwrapped upyou betzapped
Adjective(3 words)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accomplish, accumulated, agreed, agreed, all bets off.
- Sentence evidence is available for done, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "done".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "done"
Keep "done" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "done" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "done", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "done" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
10 entriesachievement exclamationapproval exclamationcompleted projectcompletion exclamationconcluded studyconsent exclamationexhausted studentfinished assignmentspent runnerweary researcher
Collocations
16 entriesall donecompleted projectconcluded studydo a taskdo choresdo homeworkdo researchdo the dishesdo your bestdone and dusteddone dealdone with itfinalized reportfinished assignmentwe are donewell done
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
5 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
32 total sentences available.
I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you.
Source: tatoeba (1606)
I'm almost done.
Source: tatoeba (2040)
At this rate, we're not likely to be done before the end of the week.
Source: tatoeba (2164)
Showing 4 of 32 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "done"?
Closest matches include accomplish, accumulated, agreed, agreed, all bets off.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "done"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.