Definitions
- Used to indicate a small amount or degree of something. - Used to mean 'only' or 'merely'. - Used to emphasize the fairness or correctness of something.
- Used to indicate something is easy or uncomplicated. - Used to mean 'merely' or 'only'. - Used to emphasize the straightforwardness or clarity of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
- 2Both words can be used to indicate a small amount or degree of something.
- 3Both words can be used to mean 'only' or 'merely'.
- 4Both words can be used to emphasize a point.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Just is more commonly used in everyday language than simply.
- 2Meaning: Just emphasizes fairness or correctness, while simply emphasizes ease or straightforwardness.
- 3Connotation: Just can sometimes have negative connotations, such as being dismissive or trivializing, while simply is generally neutral or positive.
- 4Position: Just is often used before the verb, while simply can be used before or after the verb.
- 5Formality: Simply is generally considered more formal than just.
Remember this!
Just and simply are both adverbs that can be used to indicate a small amount or degree of something, or to mean 'only' or 'merely'. However, just emphasizes fairness or correctness, while simply emphasizes ease or straightforwardness. Additionally, just is more commonly used in everyday language and can sometimes have negative connotations, while simply is generally considered more formal and neutral or positive in tone.
