Which is correct:
"i just finished" or "I've just finished"?

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i just finished

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of finishing something has just been completed. It is commonly used in casual conversations.

Examples:

  • I just finished my homework.
  • She just finished reading the book.
  • They just finished eating dinner.

Alternatives:

  • I recently finished
  • I finished just now
  • I finished a moment ago
  • I finished a minute ago
  • I finished a second ago

I've just finished

This phrase is correct and slightly more formal than "I just finished."

This phrase is also used to indicate that the action of finishing something has just been completed. It is slightly more formal than "I just finished" and is commonly used in both spoken and written English.

Examples:

  • I've just finished my presentation.
  • She's just finished her work.
  • They've just finished their meal.

Alternatives:

  • I have recently finished
  • I have finished just now
  • I have finished a moment ago
  • I have finished a minute ago
  • I have finished a second ago
Both "I just finished" and "I've just finished" are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the speaker's preference or the context. "I just finished" is more informal, while "I've just finished" is slightly more formal.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

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