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"I just woke up" vs "I just woke up now"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I just woke up now' emphasizes that the waking up happened very recently, while 'I just woke up' simply states that the waking up occurred recently without specifying the exact timing.

Last Updated: March 30, 2024

I just woke up

This is correct

Use this phrase to explain that you are now awake/have just woken up.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • I just woke up; let me have my coffee.
  • I can't talk right now because I just woke up.
  • Can you tell Mother that I just woke up?

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I am awake now
  • I just got up

I just woke up now

This phrase is correct and commonly used to emphasize that the waking up happened very recently.

This phrase is used to stress the immediacy of the action of waking up. It implies that the waking up occurred just a moment ago.

Examples:

  • I just woke up now, so I'm still a bit groggy.
  • She said she just woke up now and hasn't had breakfast yet.

Alternatives:

  • I just woke up a moment ago
  • I just woke up recently
  • I just woke up not long ago
  • I just woke up just now
  • I just woke up a short while ago

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