4 ways to use just - English In A Minute

Hi! I'm Saskia from BBC Learning English.

Today, I'm going to tell you 4 ways to use the word 'just'

as an adverb.

One way we use 'just'

is for things happening at this moment.

Patrick: Do you want to go for a coffee?

Saskia: Hang on! I'm just finishing this video.

'Just' can also mean 'only'.

This book cost me just one pound.

Patrick: Wow that was cheap!

Saskia: 'Just' often means 'exactly'.

Patrick: What time is it?

Saskia: It's just four o'clock.

Patrick: Saskia, here's a present for you.

Saskia: Thanks! It's just what I wanted!

You can also use 'just'

to emphasise other words and expressions.

I just love this shirt!

So that's four ways to use 'just'.

Just in time! I'd better go for that coffee!