2. Just
We use the adverb just before a verb in the simple past form or an
adverbial expression of time (past) to express a brief preceding time
3. Diferences between “just”
and “only”
Differentiate these two words may perhaps be difficult because both can
sometimes be translated into Spanish as "only". When they do, their use is
generally alternative, can be used "just" or "only"
interchangeably. However, there are some differences between the
two words you see below:
4. Just:
As an adjective meaning "righteous" (of justice).
For example:That Was Just decision.That was a just decision: Look that "just"
in the example because this is an adjective qualifying the noun "decision". _
As an adverb (a word that modifies the verb) has many meanings.
For example, "just" : I've just seen her. I see it. Note: "Just" to mean "just" is
often used with the "Present Perfect".
5. Only
Only is also an adverb and means "only". As I said before, may be
synonymous with "just" sometimes.
For example, we say, "He's just a boy", or alternatively, "He's only a
boy". Look atthe possibilities with "only".
"Only" has other meanings, for example, we say: He is an only child. He is
an only child.
6. Structure
SUBJECT
PREDICATE COMPLEMENT
Intersifiers Verbs Intesifiers Adverbs
I Just Returned
He Just left
She Came back Just Last nigth
He Won Just Last week
Subject Predicate
Adjectives Nouns Adverbs Verbs
He Just Works from 3 to 5
He Just Orders diet food
Just Mary Arrived late
Just John Dindn´t come today
7. Examples
First meaning:
I just tried to help you. Only (only) I tried to help
What are you doing? I'm JustTrying to help you
What are you doing? More than anything, I'll help.
Second meaning:
Just Married (recently married)
I have just done it (I just did, just did)
Just now (just, just now)
Third meaning (alternative):
I just want to do it (really I do, I just want to)
