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Just vs. Only

Just

/dʒʌst/

Fair or morally right, based on law or ethics

Examples:

And yesterday things went on just as usual.See if you can distinguish a just motive for this prosecution.Just what else could a fellow do, though?

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Only

/ˈəʊnli/

Used to indicate that no more than what is mentioned is involved or possible

Examples:

And he has only one hand.'Indeed, it was my only successful voyage.If only she wasn't so sleepy.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Just often implies fairness or morality, while only is more about exclusivity or limitation.
When something is just done, it may imply it was recently completed; whereas only may exclude other possibilities.
Use just for emphasis or to soften the statement, while only restricts or specifies one element.

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