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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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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
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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