Only, Use of
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- Kategoria: Common Mistakes Index--Letters N, O, P, and Q
When using the word just as an adverb meaning "no more than," place it directly in front of the word it modifies.
Similarly, place the word only directly in front of the word it modifies.
Vague: Just give me three more days.
Correct: Give me just three more days.
Vague: I only have three dollars.
Correct: I have only three dollars.
