Words / A1

JUST/dʒʌst/

Two beginner uses matter most. Just + present perfect means a moment ago: she has just arrived. Just can also mean only: just a minute, just water, no sugar. Just now is “a very short time ago” in British English. Adjust is a different verb.

Meaning

A very short time ago, or only.

Examples

• “The bus has just left.”
• “I have just finished my homework.”
• “It is just a small problem.”

Good to know

have just + past participle (a moment ago). just = only.

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