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I just checked vs i have just checked

Both "I just checked" and "I have just checked" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "I just checked" is used to indicate a recent action that was completed in the past. "I have just checked" is used to emphasize the completion of an action that has relevance to the present moment.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a recent action that was completed in the past.

"I just checked"

This phrase is used to talk about an action that was completed very recently in the past. It is often used in informal conversations.

Examples:

  • I just checked my email.
  • She just checked her phone for messages.
  • They just checked the weather forecast.
  • He just checked the time on his watch.
  • We just checked the train schedule.
  • Nov 28, 2018 ... ... I just checked could be a moment ago or maybe a few minutes ago |@Yukiem8240 Yay! :D I'm happy to hear that!|the first sentence means that ...
  • Apr 19, 2024 ... UK READERS! I just checked, and the answer is, YES, the new Scattered Showers paperback WILL fit into the pocket of your raincoat.
  • Mar 11, 2019 ... Guest: Excuse me. Clerk: Yes? What can I do for you? Guest: I just checked in and there's a problem with my room.
  • Nov 17, 2024 ... I just checked SteamDB and PUBG is daily picking at 740.000 players, that's impressive. Discussion. What the hell happened? I just came back ...
  • Apr 22, 2020 ... I just checked my orders on Amazon and it says that I ordered a film on Prime Video, which I did not, I can't seem to cancel it or anything ...
  • Jun 10, 2024 ... ... r/DarkSouls2 - Welp I just checked how many times I died after I killed. Share Add a ...
  • Nov 16, 2024 ... I just checked my paystubs. Career development. I've worked at a Pizza Hut for 15.50/hr for 4 months and as a Forestry Laborer for 2 months ...
  • May 19, 2024 ... So I just checked how many items/blocks are there in SF4 & the total is... Discussion. 12,240. Upvote 4. Downvote 2 Go to comments

Alternatives:

  • I recently checked
  • I only checked
  • I simply checked
  • I merely checked
  • I quickly checked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the completion of an action that has relevance to the present moment.

"i have just checked"

This phrase is used to indicate that an action was completed very recently and has relevance to the present moment. It is often used in formal or written contexts.

Examples:

  • I have just checked my messages.
  • She has just checked the schedule.
  • They have just checked the accuracy of the data.
  • He has just checked the status of the project.
  • We have just checked the availability of the product.
  • Nov 9, 2011 ... Is the tense of "received" correct? I have just checked my email and received the pictures we have had taken Regards,
  • Nov 4, 2024 ... I have just checked and the QB under center dropback glitch has been fixed. News. I tried only in practice mode, but indeed under center I can ...
  • Mar 11, 2019 ... Clerk:And what is the problem? (New Person to Person, American English ,OUP) I wonder if in British English people say 'I have just checked in' ...
  • Apr 3, 2024 ... Got this hard check from HDFC, even though I have just checked for the loan but haven't applied for the loan. · Comments Section · Community Info ...
  • Aug 8, 2024 ... I have just checked out prices for 3 adults in September, and it was 762 pounds per person in a twin cabin, and 952 pounds per person for ...
  • Jul 3, 2023 ... I have just checked your tenant settings and found that you have 7 total connections, 6 of which are Database Connections and 1 Social ...
  • Hi all I have just checked my heat bed and as you can see from photo it's 41.9c and the A1 screen says 65c what would the problem be. Update changed gun...
  • Feb 26, 2019 ... I have just checked in with the Team in charge of Microsoft, and it looks like it was never possible to directly drag an email from Outlook ...
  • Jul 28, 2022 ... I have just checked with one our users and their emails aren't linking, despite having connected via the emails + activities app. When I ...
  • Oct 27, 2022 ... First you made shortcuts with the use of AltGr which should never be used for shortcuts (fortunately, I have just checked, you can actually ...

Alternatives:

  • I recently checked
  • I only checked
  • I simply checked
  • I merely checked
  • I quickly checked

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