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In this lesson, we will discuss everything about this word. If you're interested in expanding your knowledge, join me.
Functions of 'Just'
- Adverb
- Adjective
'Just' as an Adverb
As stated above, 'just' is mainly an adverb. Below, we will learn about the different kinds of adverbs it can be:
'Just' as an Adverb of Time
We can use 'just' as an adverb of time to indicate something has happened now or a few moments ago. Look below:
She went into the garage
In fact, Billy Porter has
Position in a Sentence
Here, 'just' mainly comes before adverbs of time or the main verbs. Check out the following examples:
Madam Paris has
I
'Just' as an Adverb of Manner
We use 'just' as an adverb of manner to indicate that either synonymously with 'only', or pointing out that something is exactly the way it is being said. Check out the examples below:
Here, 'just' is used for emphasis.
Stop saying this: 'It's
Position in a Sentence
In this case, 'just' can come before determiners, adverbs, articles, and, the main verbs. Check out the examples below:
That old lady
'Just' as an Adverb of Degree
When 'just' is an adverb of degree, it basically means 'almost'. Take a look at the following examples below:
This bag looks
Annalise has
Position in a Sentence
When it is an adverb of degree, it mainly comes before the main verbs or before adverbs like 'about'. Look at the examples below:
I've
Those shoes
'Just' as an Intensifier
Sometimes, 'just' functions as an intensifier. It emphasizes what we are saying. Look at the examples below:
All of this
These people
Position in a Sentence
Since 'just' here is an intensifier, it mainly comes before verbs or adjectives to emphasize them. Check out the following examples:
She's
'Just' as an Adjective
Another function of 'just' is to be an adjective. Below, we will talk about its type:
'Just' as an Attributive Adjective
'Just' functions as an attributive adjective to indicate fairness. Look below:
Our aim is to live in a
If one cannot imagine what a
Position in a Sentence
Attributive adjectives come before nouns and modify them. Check out the examples below:
She is a
I wish I lived in a
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