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"I just woke up" vs "i have just woke up"

The correct phrase is 'I just woke up.' The use of 'have' in 'I have just woke up' is incorrect in this context. 'Just' is used to indicate a recent action, and it should be followed by the simple past tense of the verb.

Last Updated: March 17, 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 have just woke up

This phrase is incorrect in English. The use of 'have' with 'woke up' is not appropriate in this context.


Alternatives:

  • I have just woken up
  • I have just awoken
  • I just woke up
  • I just woke
  • I just got up

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