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They are very different. Here are some sentences with "just". If you substitute "already" they become nonsensical.
- They are very different.
- Here are some sentences with "just".
- If you substitute "already" they become nonsensical.
- He got his just deserts.
- That is just awful.
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They are very different. Here are some sentences with "just". If you substitute "already" they become nonsensical.
He got his just deserts.
That is just awful.
He is just kidding.
Wait just a minute please.
And "just" does not fit this sentence:
Hurry up! I've been waiting twenty minutes already!
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anonymousWhat's the difference between already and just?
Two sentences that differ only by those words would certainly help. Next time be sure to include examples.
1) I've already seen that movie.
2) I've just seen that movie.
'already' suggests 'before expected'.
'just' suggests 'very recently'.
— Are you going to see
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