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I just checked vs i just check

Both of these phrases are fine/correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'I just checked' is the past tense form and is used to refer to a completed action in the past. 'I just check' is the present tense form and is used when talking about a habitual or repeated action in the present.
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I just checked

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a completed action in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have recently completed the action of checking something in the past.

Examples:

  • I just checked my email and there was no reply.
  • She said she just checked the oven before leaving the house.
  • Jun 10, 2024 ... Welp I just checked how many times I died after I killed every boss. I hope this isn't too bad for a first playthrough lol.
  • Jun 12, 2018 ... Wander Oxford Walking Tours, Oxford: "I just checked your calendar and noticed that you..." | Check out answers, plus see 769 reviews, ...
  • Sep 28, 2024 ... I just checked out Depeche Mode for the first time. Listening to violator for the first time, second song in “Sweetest Perfection”. I'm ...
  • 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 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 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 ...
  • Aug 7, 2024 ... My family and I just checked in to club Wyndham bonnet creek. This is our first time using ownership and they said we need to attend a ...
  • How can I get CVS to delete a folder I just checked in? Ask Question. Asked 14 years, 9 months ago. Modified 14 years, 9 months ago. Viewed 1k times.

Alternatives:

  • I have just checked
  • I recently checked
  • I checked just now
  • I had just checked
  • I only checked

i just check

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a habitual or repeated action in the present.

This phrase is used to express that you habitually or regularly check something in the present.

Examples:

  • I just check my phone every hour to see if I have any messages.
  • He just checks the locks before going to bed.
  • Dec 9, 2023 ... International flight - can I just check in at the airport? Question. Is there really any need to check in online? Upvote 0. Downvote
  • Sep 2, 2022 ... "Can I just check...have I been put on a team with David Baddiel?" UK S09E09. The stage task at the end of this episode is honestly probably ...
  • I just check 'other'”: Evidence to support expanding the measurement inclusivity and equity of ethnicity/race and cultural identifications of U.S. adolescents.
  • Apr 20, 2024 ... Did I just check my queen for mites? I'm a beekeeper, and I need help! r/Beekeeping ...
  • Apr 12, 2024 ... I do track my credit card accounts, but I do not reconcile them. I just check the statements against the receipts I entered for each so I'll ...
  • May 24, 2021 ... 7231 likes, 80 comments - thesimpsonsig on May 24, 2021: ""Whenever I'm confused I just check my underwear." from 'The Front'.
  • Aug 7, 2024 ... Why can't I just check a box for 1 user and the amount of storage I want? Labels: Labels: Downgrading · Dropbox for Business · Plans and ...
  • Sep 2, 2023 ... Can I just check in a knife at the airport? I just have carry-on luggage but I can't carry knives on board, so I have to check them in ...
  • May 13, 2024 ... Hi @Vanessa_N Can I just check if this is expected behaviour or a bug? Thanks. 고한종 15 May 2024 11:01 13. Android phones can open heic ...

Alternatives:

  • I always check
  • I frequently check
  • I regularly check
  • I habitually check
  • I often check

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