just

1. only

1.1. Oliver didn't mean to tear your book - he is just a baby

1.2. sorry about the noise-it's just our way of having fun

1.3. don't worry- it's just me !

2. with polite phrases

2.1. could I just have a quick word with you?

2.2. could everyone just wait here?

2.3. can I just take your name?

3. exactly

3.1. that jumper is exactly what I was looking for

3.2. That's just the point I was trying to make

3.3. Don't take any notice of what Steve just said , he doesn't mean it.

4. a short time (before or after)

4.1. you've just interrupted me for about the fouth time

4.2. -have you phoned your sister? - I'm just going to.

4.3. I saw Carrie in the corridor just now

4.4. it's just before midnight

4.5. he phoned just after you left.

5. for emphasis

5.1. that's just typical of your mother

5.2. it's just beautiful

5.3. You've just interrupted me for about the fourth time

5.4. If you ask me, men and women just see things differently

5.5. Marco's so rude! I smiled at him and he just ignored me completly