I just finished work vs I just finished working

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I just finished work' is used when referring to the completion of a job or task, while 'I just finished working' is used when emphasizing the action of working itself. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to focus on the work as a task or the act of working.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 3445 views

I just finished work

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the completion of a job or task. It is a simple and common way to express that you have finished working.

Examples:

I just finished work, so I'm heading home now.
She said she just finished work and will join us for dinner.
After I just finished work, I went for a walk to relax.
He looks tired because he just finished work.
I can't talk right now, I just finished work.

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I just finished work Want a ride?
Forgive me, I... I've just finished work a few hours ago.
At the time of his death, he had just finished work on his fourth and final studio album, I Wonder Do You Think of Me.
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces Engineers have just finished work on de-mining the Victoria-Falls -Mlibizi (Binga) area and the liberated land has been handed back to the people.
The old structure has just finished the work of renewal a few years ago, and now offers modern comforts and impeccable services to make your stay very enjoyable.
Finished: Just remove the finished work from the machining table and apply edging as required.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the Convention has only just finished its work and, already, the various Member States and candidate countries are starting to distance themselves, to express reservations or vetoes on one point or another.
During 1994 video, the speaker talks about refurbishment works just finished
You know, it's a record we've just finished to work on and we have worked for so long on it, since the beginning and of course we really like the album and the comments are good.
I just finished my pathology I can work a needle.
I just finished a big project at work.
I've just finished work.
I've just finished work.
I've just finished work for the day.
I just finished paying for my last one.
I just finished my ortho rotation.
I just finished teching out your Overwatch vehicle.
I just finished the Ashby book.
I just finished decorating my room.
I just finished analyzing Green's hard drive.

Alternatives:

I just completed my work
I just finished my job
I just finished my tasks
I just wrapped up work
I just got done with work

I just finished working

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize the action of working itself. It highlights the process of working rather than just the completion of a task.

Examples:

I just finished working on the project, and it turned out great.
She looks exhausted because she just finished working a double shift.
After I just finished working, I treated myself to a nice dinner.
He seems relieved now that he just finished working on that difficult task.
I can't go out tonight, I just finished working and need to rest.

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I just finished working out, so I'm all sweaty, and, you know...
Amazing. I just finished working with forensics at the FBI, analyzing the chemical composition of the explosives.
2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Focus: a weight loss strategy I just finished working my quads on a weight machine.
I just finished working with Paul Simon; I learned so much, and the music was so brilliant and the cast was so amazing!
I just finished working.
One day in the Baston Bar, I had just finished working all day and night, I went to my room and spoke to her:
Zanuck and Brown had just finished working with Robert Shaw on The Sting, and suggested him to Spielberg.
The director had just finished working on Spartacus and was preparing to film Lolita.
He and Richard had just finished working on it.
The coroner's office was pretty backed up due to a bus crash, so CSI just finished working the scene.
Mom just finished working a haunting in Akron.
Power failure just as they've finished working on something important (31%)
In China I'm currently shooting a series of short travel and food documentaries, and have just finished a project working with Miao artisans in Guizhou, helping them introduce their work to a wider audience. It was a very satisfying and interesting project.
But, you know, I'm finished working with Calvin, and I just...
I just finished a week and a half working with ABC.
I just finished reading another book on the similar side of John Nashs' assertion of working together rather than competing against.
Van Lang Elementary School has been finished in just 90 working days and placed in working order in time for the 2009-2010 academic year. (AP) (Agenzia Fides 19/10/2009)
I just finished paying for my last one.
I just finished my ortho rotation.
I just finished teching out your Overwatch vehicle.

Alternatives:

I just completed my work
I just wrapped up working
I just finished my tasks
I just concluded working
I just stopped working

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