just (Meaning)
just (a)
used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
just (s)
of moral excellence
just (r)
and nothing more
indicating exactness or preciseness
only a moment ago
(used for emphasis) absolutely
only a very short time before
possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)
exactly at this moment or the moment described
by a little
just (a.)
Conforming or conformable to rectitude or justice; not doing wrong to any; violating no right or obligation; upright; righteous; honest; true; -- said both of persons and things.
Not transgressing the requirement of truth and propriety; conformed to the truth of things, to reason, or to a proper standard; exact; normal; reasonable; regular; due; as, a just statement; a just inference.
Rendering or disposed to render to each one his due; equitable; fair; impartial; as, just judge.
just (adv.)
Precisely; exactly; -- in place, time, or degree; neither more nor less than is stated.
Closely; nearly; almost.
Barely; merely; scarcely; only; by a very small space or time; as, he just missed the train; just too late.
just (v. i.)
To joust.
just (n.)
A joust.
Synonyms & Antonyms of just
just Sentence Examples
- I just finished reading a fascinating book about the history of the internet.
- Please wait just a moment while I gather my thoughts.
- I just realized that I had left my phone at home.
- The hikers just reached the summit of the mountain.
- The doctor just prescribed new medication for my allergies.
- I'm just about to leave for the airport.
- Just as I was about to give up, I found the answer to the puzzle.
- I just ate a delicious slice of pizza.
- I just got a new promotion at work.
- I just bought a new car.
FAQs About the word just
used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting, fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience, free from favoritism or se
precisely, perfectly,exactly,even,to a T, expressly, alike, faultlessly, likewise, similarly
slightly, vaguely, somewhat, vaguely,somewhat, slightly, differently,differently, variably,variably
I just finished reading a fascinating book about the history of the internet.
Please wait just a moment while I gather my thoughts.
I just realized that I had left my phone at home.
The hikers just reached the summit of the mountain.
