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Grammar GeekIf you just did something a second ago, you use "just."And in British English, us
If you did a while ago, you use "already."
Example: I say to you, "Don't forget to feed the dog."
If you fed the dog a few minutes ago, you answer, "I just did."
If you fed the dog a few hours ago, you answer, "I already did."