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The movie has just began vs The movie had just began

The correct phrase is "the movie has just begun." The use of "has" indicates that the action of beginning is still ongoing or very recent. On the other hand, "had" would be used in past perfect tense, which is not suitable in this context.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

The movie has just began

This phrase is incorrect. The correct form is "the movie has just begun."

Use "has just begun" to indicate that the action of beginning is still ongoing or very recent.

Alternatives:

  • the movie has just begun
  • the movie just started
  • the movie has recently begun
  • the movie has only just begun
  • the movie has barely begun

The movie had just began

This phrase is incorrect. The correct form is "the movie has just begun."

Avoid using "had just began" in this context as it does not convey the intended meaning of a recent or ongoing beginning.

Alternatives:

  • the movie has just begun
  • the movie just started
  • the movie has recently begun
  • the movie has only just begun
  • the movie has barely begun

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