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Just got back vs Just get back

'Just got back' is the proper English phrasing. 'Got' is the past tense of 'get,' so it is used to indicate that the action of returning has already happened. 'Just get back' is not correct in this context.
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Explained by Gregg
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Last updated: September 14, 2024

Just got back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has recently returned from a place or activity. It is in the past tense, indicating that the action of returning has already occurred.

Examples:

  • I just got back from my vacation.
  • She just got back from the store.
  • We just got back home.
  • He just got back from his business trip.
  • They just got back from the party.

Just get back

This phrase is not correct in this context.


Alternatives:

  • just get here
  • just come back
  • just return
  • just arrived
  • just made it back

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