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"i just got home" vs "I've just got home"

Both "I just got home" and "I've just got home" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. The choice between them depends on the speaker's preference or the regional variation. Both convey the same meaning of recently arriving at home.

Last Updated: March 29, 2024

i just got home

This is correct

This phrase is used to indicate arriving home only a short time ago.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert

Preferred Form:
I just got home.

I've just got home

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a present perfect tense construction that indicates a recent action of arriving at home. It is also commonly used in everyday conversations, especially in British English.

Examples:

  • I've just got home, and I'm exhausted.
  • She's just got home, and she's already cooking dinner.
  • They've just got home from their vacation.
  • He's just got home, and he needs to leave again.
  • We've just got home, and we need to unpack.

Alternatives:

  • I have recently arrived home.
  • I've only just arrived home.
  • I've just arrived at home.
  • I've just come home.
  • I've just made it home.

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