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"just" with simple past and present perfect

when do we use "just" with simple past and do we useit with present perfect and if there is any difference what is it?
  

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The word "just" has a number of meanings. It can mean recently, exactly, only, almost etc. In present perfect sentences it is often used to mean "very recently".

  • The word "just" has a number of meanings.
  • It can mean recently, exactly, only, almost etc.
  • In present perfect sentences it is often used to mean "very recently".
  • I just bought a car, do you want to see it.
  • In the past simple it can be used in a number of ways.
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The word "just" has a number of meanings. It can mean recently, exactly, only, almost etc.

In present perfect sentences it is often used to mean "very recently".

I just bought a car, do you want to see it.

In the past simple it can be used in a number of ways.

For example:
He just wanted to use the telephone. (only)
The twins looked just like each othe

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