10 Ways to Use JUST

10 Ways to Use JUST

Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. We will talk about 10 different ways to use “just”.

The word “just” is quite versatile in English and can be used in various ways. Here are some of the common uses:

Time

Just is commonly used to indicate something that happened a short time ago.

• I just finished my homework.
• Mary’s just called to say she’ll be here soon.
• They’ve just left the office a few minutes ago.

Exactness

It is used to emphasize that something is exactly or precisely as stated.

• That’s just what I needed. Ways to use “just”
  • She is just the person I was looking for. Ways to use 
• The solution to the problem is just as simple as it seems.                                 

Fairness

It is used to describe something that is fair or morally right.

• It’s only just that everyone gets a turn.
• It is important to ensure that everyone receives just and fair treatment.
• The company’s policies are designed to be just and equitable for all employees.

Limitation

It is used to indicate that something is limited or restricted to a particular thing.

• This room is just for storage, not for living in. Ways to use JUST
• We have just enough ingredients to make one more batch.
• The promotion is just for new customers, not existing ones.

Softening

It is used to make a statement or request sound less direct or more polite.

• Could you just pass me the salt?
• Could you just give me a moment to finish this?
• If you could just sign here, that would be great.

Emphasis

It is used to add emphasis to a statement.

• It’s just amazing how quickly time flies. 
• I just can’t believe how beautiful this place is.
• You are just amazing at what you do.

Approximation

It is used to indicate that something is nearly or almost the case.

• It’s just about time to leave.
• The deadline is just a few days away.
• He arrived just in time to catch the last train.

Recent Past

It is used to describe an action that has recently been completed.

• I’ve just finished reading an amazing book.
• She just walked in the door a few minutes ago.
• They’ve just announced the winner of the competition.

Only

It is used to indicate that something is the only thing or person involved.

• She was just a child when she started playing the piano. Ways to use JUST
• I’m not asking for much, just a little bit of your time.
• It’s just me and my dog at home tonight.

Barely

It is used to indicate that something happened by a small margin.

• She made it to the bus stop just in time to catch the last bus.
• He passed the exam by just one point.
• The team won the match by just a single goal.

Ways to use JUST

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