🇬🇧 Just meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

"Just" is an adverb you use when you want to make something sound smaller or not very important. It’s like saying, "It’s only this," or "It’s no big deal." For example, if you say, "I’m just asking," you mean you are only asking and not doing anything more. It softens what you’re saying so it doesn’t sound too strong or serious.

I’m not arguing, I’m just loudly explaining why I’m right.

I’m not short, I’m just closer to the snacks on the bottom shelf.

I’m not loud, I’m just practicing my future as a walking alarm clock.

I’m not weird, I’m just running a more advanced version of silly.

It’s not a bad hair day; it’s just my head growing its own storm cloud.

A boy drops his ice cream and starts to cry. His friend says, "It is just ice cream." She gives him her small cone. He just takes it and just smiles. He says, "It was just a little spill, just a bit of dirt." They laugh, clean the bench, and walk home.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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