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Hi! I'm Saskia from BBC Learning English.
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Today, I'm going to tell you 4 ways to use the word 'just'
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as an adverb.
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One way we use 'just'
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is for things happening at this moment.
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Patrick: Do you want to go for a coffee?
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Saskia: Hang on! I'm just finishing this video.
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'Just' can also mean 'only'.
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This book cost me just one pound.
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Patrick: Wow that was cheap!
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Saskia: 'Just' often means 'exactly'.
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Patrick: What time is it?
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Saskia: It's just four o'clock.
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Patrick: Saskia, here's a present for you.
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Saskia: Thanks! It's just what I wanted!
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You can also use 'just'
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to emphasise other words and expressions.
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I just love this shirt!
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So that's four ways to use 'just'.
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Just in time! I'd better go for that coffee!
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