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just to name some vs just to name a few

Both phrases are correct. However, they're used in different contexts. 'Just to name a few' is the more common, idiomatic expression used to introduce a short list of examples. On the other hand, 'just to name some' is less common and may sound slightly awkward to native English speakers.
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just to name some

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used in English. It may sound slightly awkward to native speakers.

This phrase can be used to introduce a list of examples, but 'just to name a few' is a more common and idiomatic alternative.
  • The phrase "just to name some" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it when you are listing a few examples of something.
  • Jun 25, 2024 ... Just to name some:The Swerve, Raw, The Luckiest Girl Alive, Mother! Not looking necessarily for assault type but movies that are intense, ha.
  • Jul 21, 2020 ... ... just to name some examples are locked and may only be edited by specially designated taxa curators. If that is the case, you need to flag it ...
  • Oct 4, 2020 ... Dolce Gabbana, GUCCI, Katy Perry, Polo...just to name some of the brands found. r ...
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... Fast food or dine in? Chain restaraunts mainly. Texas roadhouse, zaxbyz, chik Fila, Buffalo wild wings, panera, o'charlies just to name some ...
  • Jun 26, 2020 ... ... just to name some. If all tell the same story you increase your confidence which is always good, especially (and most important) if the ...
  • Jan 18, 2023 ... or to hide reflections but seeing the object just to name some more. if its not possible currently is that something you might be ...
  • Jun 16, 2021 ... Just to name some others. There are also lots of people running their own FR24 using VirtualRadarServer. For ADSB-Hub i also never got an ...
  • Jun 24, 2024 ... ... just to name some of the duties of a school counselor, needless to say, I was pretty burned out. There were not as many SEL lessons being ...

Alternatives:

  • just to name a few
  • just to name a couple
  • just to name a handful
  • just to name a selection
  • just to name a small sample

just to name a few

This phrase is a common and idiomatic way to introduce a short list of examples.

This phrase is used to introduce a limited number of examples or instances, implying that there are more examples that could be mentioned.
  • May 2, 2013 ... For example is the correct answer for that multiple choice question. Just to name a few is wrong because the phrase a few, which functions ...
  • Dec 15, 2022 ... Just to name a few. Meme. r/TheDragonPrince - WHY DO YOU CARE SO ...
  • I met a girl named Lisa, another named Jane, and yet another named Maryanne, just to name a few. Choose from billiards, horseshoes, tag games, hockey, ...
  • Sep 4, 2024 ... 15K likes, 119 comments - ajadang on September 4, 2024: "✨just to name a few ✨ I'm excited to celebrate another year with my husband and ...
  • Jul 24, 2007 ... I don't necessarily agree, but another common phrasing is "just to name a few." Laztana. Senior Member. Aachen y a ratitos Bilbao.
  • Jun 20, 2017 ... Finding Things (Peace and Books, Just to Name a Few) ... I know it's been rather quiet around these parts lately. ... 1 – My friend Ed Cyzewski is ...
  • "just to name a few" is correct and usable in written English. You can use this phrase to provide a summary of a list of items without needing to go into ...
  • Jul 22, 2005 ... Does anyone know how to say "just to name a few" in French? As in: "I saw a ton of movies this weekend; "Fantastic Four", ...
  • Aug 18, 2024 ... Only met him once, but I learned so many tunes from his recordings. “Whiskey Before Breakfast, “Get Up John” and “Katie Hill” just to name a few ...
  • LAZAR ĐUKIĆ I'm so sorry! You were such a fierce competitor, a dear friend & loving brother, just to name a few. I can't stop wishing we could go back...

Alternatives:

  • just to name a couple
  • just to name a handful
  • just to name a selection
  • just to name a small sample
  • just to name a few examples

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