2007-02-19 18:11:18 · 8 answers · asked by angele d 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I'm ready = Able to start something, doesn't necessarily have to start after finishing some previous activity.
I'm finished = I'm done doing a certain thing.
2007-02-19 18:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
It depends on the country and the context.
I'm ready means that you are "prepared" to do something, either because you are willing to do it
eg: "Nobody wants to walk the dog."
"Well, I'm ready to do it if nobody else will"
or because you are poised and equipped
eg: "OK, I'm going to start now. Are you ready?"
"Yeah, I'm ready"
I am finished can either mean that you have concluded something or doing something (although grammatically speaking it should be "I have finished")
eg: "We'll go when I'm finished with the washing up"
or it can mean very tired.
eg. "Jeeeee........that was a tough game. I'm finished!"
2007-02-21 19:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by Stealthbong 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An example:-
1) I'm ready (to eat.)
2) I'm eating.
3) I've finished (eating.)
2007-02-19 20:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 seconds
2007-02-19 18:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by unoirok 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
being ready does not have to mean that your finished. x
2007-02-21 06:22:34 · answer #5 · answered by jeanette b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference is I can't be ar**d against I am conscientious. Bisous; xx
2007-02-23 07:39:21 · answer #6 · answered by maria bartoninfrance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not yet done and done
2007-02-19 18:38:28 · answer #7 · answered by probug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not yet done and done
2007-02-19 18:55:17 · answer #8 · answered by shajanrs 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋