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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

just some of the activities

Running, walking, playing tennis, or working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.

Hi,
Does "just" in the above refer to "only" or "exactly?" Thanks.
  

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" It means "only". (only some = there are others) (Strictly speaking, just doesn't 'refer'. Words don't refer to other words.

— CalifJim

  • " It means "only".
  • (only some = there are others) (Strictly speaking, just doesn't 'refer'.
  • Words don't refer to other words.
  • ) CJ
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AngliholicDoes "just" in the above refer to "only" or "exactly?"
It means "only". (only some = there are others)
(Strictly speaking, just doesn't 'refer'. Words don't refer to other words. Words refer to entities in the real world.)
CJ
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CalifJim
AngliholicDoes "just" in the above refer to "only" or "exactly?"
It means "only". (only some = there are others)

(Strictly speaking, just doesn't 'refer'. Words don't refer to other words. Words refer to entities in the real world.)

CJ

Thanks, Jim.
To make sure, do you mean I s
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Angliholicdo you mean I should say "just" means "only?
Exactly! Emotion: smile
CJ
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