Which is correct:
"i have just finished" or "i just finished"?

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i have just finished

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that an action was completed very recently, emphasizing the connection to the present moment.

Examples:

  • I have just finished my homework.
  • She has just finished reading the book.

Alternatives:

  • I have recently finished
  • I have just completed
  • I have just wrapped up
  • I have just concluded

i just finished

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that an action was completed recently, without emphasizing the connection to the present moment as strongly as 'I have just finished.'

Examples:

  • I just finished my meal.
  • He just finished his presentation.

Alternatives:

  • I recently finished
  • I simply finished
  • I only finished
  • I merely finished
Both phrases, 'I have just finished' and 'I just finished,' are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the context and personal preference.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

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