has just vs just has

Both "has just" and "just has" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Has just" is commonly used in present perfect tense to indicate an action that was completed very recently. However, "just has" is typically used in passive voice constructions or in a less common sentence structure.

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Last updated: August 15, 2024

has just

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in present perfect tense to indicate a recent action.

Use "has just" in present perfect tense to show that an action was completed very recently. For example, "She has just finished her homework."

Examples:

He has just left the building.
They have just arrived at the airport.
She has just received the package.
I have just spoken to him.
The team has just won the championship.

Alternatives:

just now has
recently has
only has
barely has
scarcely has

just has

This phrase is correct but less common. It is typically used in passive voice constructions or in a less common sentence structure.

Use "just has" in passive voice constructions or in sentences where the word order requires this structure. For example, "The decision just has to be made."

Examples:

The task just has to be completed.
The document just has to be signed.
The problem just has to be solved.
The question just has to be answered.
The message just has to be delivered.

Alternatives:

has to just
must just
simply has
only has
merely has

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