just
/d͡ʒʌst/
adjective/d͡ʒʌst/
/d͡ʒʌst/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Factually right, correct; factual.
“It is a just assessment of the facts.”
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Rationally right, correct.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
“It looks like a just solution at first glance.”
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Proper, adequate.
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Meaning 5 · adverb
Only, simply, merely.
“He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.”
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Meaning 6 · adverb
(sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
“Just follow the directions on the box.”
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Meaning 7 · adverb
Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
“I just called to say "hi".”
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Meaning 8 · adverb
Used to show humility.
“Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.”
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Meaning 9 · adverb
(degree) absolutely, positively
“It is just splendid!”
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Meaning 10 · adverb
Moments ago, recently.
“They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk.”
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Meaning 11 · adverb
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
“The fastball just missed my head!”
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Meaning 12 · adverb
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.
“He wants everything just right for the big day.”
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Meaning 13 · interjection
Expressing dismay or discontent.
How this word is used
- Everyday “It is a just assessment of the facts.”
- General “It looks like a just solution at first glance.”
- Everyday “He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.”
- General “Just follow the directions on the box.”
- General “I just called to say "hi".”
- General “Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.”
- General “It is just splendid!”
- General “They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk.”
- General “The fastball just missed my head!”
- General “He wants everything just right for the big day.”
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