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i just want to make sure vs i just wanted to make sure

These are both correct phrases, but they would not be used in the exact same contexts. 'I just want to make sure' is used when the speaker is currently expressing a desire to confirm something, while 'I just wanted to make sure' is used when the speaker is referring to a past desire to confirm something.
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Last updated: August 04, 2024

i just want to make sure

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the speaker is currently expressing a desire to confirm something.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to confirm something at the present moment.

Alternatives:

  • I just want to double-check
  • I just want to confirm

i just wanted to make sure

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the speaker is referring to a past desire to confirm something.

This phrase is used when the speaker wanted to confirm something in the past.

Alternatives:

  • I just wanted to double-check
  • I just wanted to confirm

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