almost done with

USAGE SUMMARY

"almost done with" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you have nearly finished something, or someone else has nearly finished something. For example, "I'm almost done with my painting - I just need to add a few finishing touches."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

49 human-written examples

'Game of Thrones' ' King Joffrey says he's almost done with acting.

Los Angeles Times

And they are almost done with them".

The New York Times

"I'm almost done with this battle," she said.

The New York Times

So are we almost done with this war?

The New Yorker

"We're almost done with earnings, and the quarter will remain lackluster.

The New York Times

I am almost done with one, assuming I'm reading in the right direction.

The New Yorker

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

10 human-written examples

Ferry's "That Evening at Dinner," surely one of the great dinner-party poems in English, ends — or almost does — with a long quotation from Dr. Johnson.

The New Yorker

In his latest, Goodbye Dragon Inn, he has almost done away with dialogue altogether.

The Guardian - Film

His interiors are almost entirely done with plaster and oil-based paints.

The Guardian - Arts

"You can almost do anything with poke," he says.

Huffington Post

The interfacial stresses almost do not vary with the width of FRP.

Construction and Building Materials

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "almost done with" to convey a sense of progress and near completion, but be specific about any remaining steps if clarity is needed.

Common error

Avoid using "almost done with" when you're significantly far from completion. Overstating your progress can lead to miscommunication and unmet expectations.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "almost done with" functions as a qualifier, specifically indicating the degree of completion of an action or task. It modifies a verb or noun phrase to express that something is nearing its end. Ludwig confirms its grammatical correctness and common usage.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Formal & Business

22%

Wiki

17%

Less common in

Science

6%

Arts

3%

Social Media

2%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "almost done with" is a common and grammatically sound way to indicate that something is nearing completion. As confirmed by Ludwig, its usage spans across various contexts, from news and media to formal business settings. While versatile, remember to use it accurately to avoid misrepresenting the actual progress of a task. Consider alternatives like "nearly finished with" or "close to completion" depending on the desired tone and level of formality.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

nearly finished with

Implies a slightly more advanced stage of completion than "almost done with".

nearing completion

Similar to "close to completion" but slightly less emphatic.

close to completion

More formal and emphasizes the proximity to being finished.

on the verge of finishing

Suggests an imminent conclusion, often with a sense of anticipation.

finalizing

Focuses on making the last adjustments and corrections.

about to complete

Indicates that the final steps are ready to be taken.

wrapping up

Informal, indicating the final stages of a task.

approaching the end

Focuses on the final stage of a process or task.

drawing to a close

More figurative, suggesting a gradual ending.

in the home stretch

Idiomatic, implying the final, often most challenging, part of a task.

FAQs

What does "almost done with" mean?

The phrase "almost done with" means that something is nearing completion, but not quite finished. It indicates that the majority of the work has been completed, and only the final steps remain.

What can I say instead of "almost done with"?

You can use alternatives like "nearly finished with", "close to completion", or "about to complete" depending on the context.

Is it correct to say "almost done" instead of "almost done with"?

Yes, "almost done" is often used as a shorter, more informal alternative to "almost done with". The choice depends on the context and desired level of formality.

How formal is the phrase "almost done with"?

The phrase "almost done with" is generally considered informal to neutral. It is suitable for most everyday conversations and casual writing, but may not be appropriate for highly formal or academic contexts.