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i have just got vs i just got

Both "I have just got" and "I just got" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I have just got" is used when you want to emphasize that the action was very recent, while "I just got" is more commonly used in everyday conversation to simply state that the action happened recently.

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i have just got

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize that the action was very recent.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action was completed very recently. It is often used in formal or written contexts.

Examples:

  • I have just got off the phone with him.
  • She has just got back from her trip.
  • Have you just got the news?
  • He has just got promoted.
  • They have just got married.
  • Aug 21, 2008 ... I was wondering what was the difference between "I have just got up" and "I just got up". (I think) I have heard both and I can barely tell the ...
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  • May 13, 2015 ... I have just got a new iPhone. And it won't let me log into my iCloud. 140 Views 1 Reply Latest reply: May 15, 2015 12:00 PM by jeremy_v.
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Alternatives:

  • I have just received
  • I have just obtained
  • I have just acquired
  • I have just gained
  • I have just achieved

i just got

This phrase is correct and is commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate that the action happened recently.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action was completed recently. It is more commonly used in informal or spoken contexts.

Examples:

  • I just got a new job.
  • She just got home.
  • Did you just get my message?
  • He just got a new car.
  • They just got engaged.
  • Aug 21, 2008 ... I was wondering what was the difference between "I have just got up" and "I just got up". (I think) I have heard both and I can barely tell the ...
  • Mar 19, 2015 ... I give some context for my question: Question: Have you been waiting long? Answer: I just got here. [aɪ dʒʌst ɡɑt hɪər]. When I pronounce ...
  • Dec 20, 2008 ... I Just got this symphony goin(lyrics). lynninator30. SubscribeSubscribed Unsubscribe 52. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...
  • "I Just Got This Symphony Goin'". All alone, and now it feels so hopeless. With the temporary blood that you draw. Keep in mind when I'm trying to hold this ...

Alternatives:

  • I just received
  • I just obtained
  • I just acquired
  • I just gained
  • I just achieved

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