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just

/d͡ʒʌst/

adjective

Meaning

  • Factually right, correct; factual.

    "It is a just assessment of the facts."

  • Rationally right, correct.

  • Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.

    "It looks like a just solution at first glance."

  • Proper, adequate.

Synonyms

adequate,
proper,
correct,
right,
equitable,
righteous

adverb

Meaning

  • Only, simply, merely.

    "He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me."

  • (sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.

    "Just follow the directions on the box."

  • Used to convey a less serious or formal tone

    "I just called to say "hi"."

  • Used to show humility.

    "Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name."

  • (degree) absolutely, positively

    "It is just splendid!"

  • Moments ago, recently.

    "They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk."

  • By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.

    "The fastball just missed my head!"

  • Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

    "He wants everything just right for the big day."

Synonyms

barely,
hardly,
scarcely,
on the dot,
smack-dab,
merely,
simply,
freshly,
lately,
newly

interjection

Meaning

  • Expressing dismay or discontent.