done to and done with

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What is the difference between done to and done with?

Clive · Accepted Answer

Consider these examples.
Damage was done to the door.
The damage was done with a sledge-hammer.

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CalifJim · Answer

Anonymous What is the difference between done to and done with?

There's a big difference.

Your face is all ****** and dirty. What have they done to you?
I can't find my keys. What have you done with them?
Your apartment looks different today. What did you do to it?
What did you do with that dishcloth after you used it? It's not in its usual place.

People can do (something) to other people or things (like change them, often negatively but also positively).
People can do (something) with objects (like hide them or lose them).

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