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"I just woke up" vs "I just wake up"

The correct phrase is "I just woke up." The verb "woke" is the past tense of "wake," which is the appropriate form to use in this context. "I just wake up" is incorrect because it uses the present tense form of the verb instead of the past tense.

Last Updated: March 21, 2024

I just woke up

This is correct

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

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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 wake up

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • I just woke up
  • I have just woken up
  • I just got up
  • I just got out of bed
  • I just opened my eyes

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