1. The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned.
2. The building of the new bridge will go ahead as it is planned.
(Does #1 mean #2? Is 'it is' deleted?)
3. Lee was standing right behind her.
4. Lee was standing just behind her.
(Is 'right' the same as 'just'?)
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1 and 2 mean the same thing, yes.
3 and 4 mean the same thing, too.
1. Yes, sentence #1 means the same as sentence #2. In sentence #2, the word "it" is often omitted because it is understood from the context. So, the phrase "as it is planned" is commonly shortened to "as planned." Both sentences convey that the building of the new bridge will proceed according to the existing plan.
2. In sentences #3 and #4, the words "right" and "just" convey a similar meaning, but they have slight differences in usage. In sentence #3, "right" emphasizes the proximity of Lee's position behind her, suggesting that he was directly and immediately behind her. On the other hand, in sentence #4, "just" implies that Lee was only slightly behind her, indicating a small degree of distance. While they are close in meaning, the choice between "right" and "just" depends on the specific emphasis or level of proximity the speaker wants to convey.
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