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i just finished vs I've just finished

Both "I just finished" and "I've just finished" are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the desired verb tense. "I just finished" is in the simple past tense, while "I've just finished" is in the present perfect tense.
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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.
  • 2 days ago ... And my yuna was still on curaga's sphere grid So i just finished this game on life support but ... r/FinalFantasy - I ...
  • Feb 22, 2022 ... Which is correct, "I've just finished." or "I just finished."? Both are correct. The first one uses the present perfect tense and the second ...
  • Dec 24, 2022 ... I just finished edgerunners in 4 days ago and still hurts , knowing that you didn't get enough of each character and that ending happens...
  • Aug 12, 2020 ... I just finished watching and I have no words. I literally cannot think of anything that can explain my love and appreciation for the show that I managed to ...
  • Jun 26, 2023 ... [TotK] I just finished this game and... wow. (Spoilers duh). Discussion. That final boss phase was SO good, 100x better than the Blight Ganon ...
  • May 30, 2024 ... I am 51 with a PhD, and I just finished an internship. This is what I learned.
  • Sep 26, 2022 ... It implies that the action was completed very recently, often implying a connection to the present moment. “I just finished” is the simple past ...
  • Mar 22, 2024 ... I just finished soundcheck with Jamie O'Neal. How is this my life? Thank you Mommy and Daddy for pushing me along in my dreams.
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... The crew and I just finished a three-story mural in the Over the Rhine district of Cincinnati. This “Vote for Justice” mural is a reminder ...
  • Sep 21, 2023 ... I just finished taking the AZ-400 exam and my exam was instantaneously graded. The second I finished the exam and walked to the main lobby, ...

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.
  • Feb 22, 2022 ... Which is correct, "I've just finished." or "I just finished."? Both are correct. The first one uses the present perfect tense and the second ...
  • Nov 16, 2020 ... I've just finished setting up my HomePod minis. Updated them to 14.2 and created a stereo pair; they sound great! However, I've not been able to ...
  • Sep 26, 2022 ...I've just finished” is the contraction of “I have just finished” and is commonly used in British English. It implies that the action was ...
  • Aug 9, 2024 ... 64 votes, 40 comments. I was hoping for the course to be longer or cover more, but I've just finished and I'm left underwhelmed with what I ...
  • Sep 21, 2024 ... I've just finished touring universities in The Netherlands where I've been giving vegan speeches! I also gave a talk at JustEat. I'll be ...
  • Sep 17, 2024 ... I've just finished writing Act 1 of "The Truman Show: A Musical". AMA. I have been writing the music, lyrics and book for a musical ...
  • May 21, 2024 ... I've just finished my first-ever speaking opp abroad! This year I challenged myself to get outside of my comfort zone more often and ...
  • Dec 9, 2023 ... I've just finished snowfall this morning and the more I think about it the more angry I get. I need another point of view or an explanation because I honestly ...
  • Sep 28, 2018 ... I've just finished my PhD, and now I feel lost without academia ... I started my full-time PhD in 2014, and finally graduated this summer after ...
  • Aug 6, 2024 ... I've just finished WD1 for the first time and I've got a question about Damien and Aiden. WD1. The first phase was neat. Aiden has Maurice ...

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

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