Tomomi
Are there any difference between 'just' and 'only' in this case? If you're asked a question, Did you want any milk or sugar in your coffee? Are there any difference between 'just' and 'only' in this case? Just milk. Only milk.
8 нояб. 2018 г., 11:18
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'just' had the sense of 'that's enough for me, something simple for you to do' But 'only' is strictly 'no more than this'. So just is better in this case. :)
8 ноября 2018 г.
They are usually interchangeable. "Only" excludes other things, other people. "Just" emphasizes smallness. I assume that there are regional differences and "only" is more common is some regions and "just" in other regions. At work, only Dan was qualified to work on network problems. (= Dan, no other workers) Do you want any milk and sugar for your coffee? Sugar only, please. (= sugar, no milk) My grandson is just/only three years old. (= emphasizing the young age of the grandson) Just/only a few people showed up for the public hearing. (= emphasing the small number in attendance)
8 ноября 2018 г.
In this case, both are technically correct, but it is more natural to say "Just milk please!" You could also say "Just milk please. No sugar, thanks." I have never heard people say "Only milk." This could possibly be misunderstood as meaning "I only want milk, nothing else. (no coffee even!)"
8 ноября 2018 г.
In this case no difference! I guess it would be more coloquial to say ''just'' but both are correct!
8 ноября 2018 г.
In this case, both are technically correct, but it is more natural to say "Just milk please!" You could also say "Just milk please. No sugar, thanks." I have never heard people say "Only milk." This could possibly be misunderstood as meaning "I only want milk, nothing else. (no coffee even!)"
8 ноября 2018 г.
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