Definition Synonyms
Definition of just - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
limitationonly or simply, without anything more
- I just want a sandwich.
2.
emphasisused to emphasize a statement or action
- I just can't believe it!
3.
precisionexactly or precisely, without deviation
- This is just what I needed.
4.
softeningused to soften commands or requests
- Just sit down and relax.
5.
recencyUS very recently, moments agoUS
- She just left the room.
Adjective
1.
suitabilityexactly suitable or appropriate
- The punishment was just for the crime committed..
2.
moralmorally right or fair
- He is known for being a just leader.
3.
fairnessproper or adequate
- The punishment was just for the crime.
4.
factualfactually right or correct
- His statement was just and accurate.
Expressions with just
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almost finished or close to a certain amount
The work is just about done.
not happened up to now but may happen soon
She hasn't called just yet.
one thing doesn't justify another
Just because it's raining doesn't mean we can't go out.
recently finished or ended
The meeting is just gone, you can enter the room now.
not real, imagined or pretend
Don't worry, it's just make-believe.
short, unspecified period of time
I'll be with you in just a second.
teasing or joking with someone
Don't be mad, I'm just kidding with you.
used to indicate a phrase is not literal
Don't be offended, it's just a saying.
small mark or blemish on an object
The car is fine, it's just a scratch.
used to ask someone to wait briefly
Just a sec, I'll be right there.
very near in time or place
The holidays are just around the corner.
literally in the same good way
He can sing just as well as she can.
moving through a place without stopping
We are just passing through the city on our way home.
engaging in activities for fun without seriousness
They are just playing games to relax after work.
very near in distance or time
The bakery is just round the corner from my house.
shows the main point or exact reason for something
That's just it, we don't have enough time!
indicates skepticism about something happening
He says he'll arrive on time, but we'll just see.
perceiving something that isn't real or true
Don't worry, you're just imagining things.
pretend to be something not true
His kindness turned out to be just an act.
works together perfectly or feels naturally right
When we met, it just clicks between us.
occurs by chance without planning
It just so happens I have an extra ticket.
words without real intention or action
He says he'll help, but it's just talk.
action required but not important
The interview was just a formality.
located very close by a brief walk
The park is just a short stroll from my house.
Origin of just
Latin, justus (lawful)
Terms with just included in their meaning
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small amount
no more than, just
just before
immediately preceding in context
solely
only or just, without anything extra
time
just before a time or event
audible speech
spoken so others can hear, not just thought
explanation cause
introduce reason for something just mentioned
behavior
be fully serious about words or plans just said
just consequence
justly received as a consequence of behavior
fashion
boot that reaches just above the ankle
length
sock reaching just up to the ankle
urgency
just before a deadline or event
timing
happening just before a deadline or event
time limit
just before time runs out
timing
done just before a deadline or event
house space
space just below the roof used for storage or living
sufficiency
just sufficient to meet a need
quantity
only just sufficient
current events
news that is currently developing or just announced
conversation
shows doubt or reconsideration about what was just said
behavior
way someone is dealt with that is just and equal for all
justice
more just or impartial
cause explanation
because of the identical cause as something just mentioned
recent arrival
having just come from a place or experience
recent arrival
having just come directly from a place or event
Examples of just in a sentence
He just asked for a little help. I just finished my homework! She just managed to catch the bus. The marker stopped just at the edge of the line. Her answer was just right. Just give me a moment to think.
Could you just pass the salt, please? I just finished my homework. The train just departed from the station. Her decision was just given the circumstances. The judge's ruling was just and fair. The judge made a just decision in the case. Her actions were considered just by the community. Her decision was just and well-considered. The judge made a just ruling in the case. Your calculation is just. The judge reached a just conclusion.
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- French:juste, équitable, ...
- German:einfach, angemessen, ...
- Italian:solo, appropriato, ...
- Spanish:solo, justo, ...
- Portuguese:só, apropriado, ...
- Chinese:只, 恰当的, ...
- Japanese:ただ, 適切な, ...
- Arabic:فَقَط, مُنَاسِب تَمَامًا, ...
- Hebrew:רַק, הוֹלֵם, ...
- Russian:просто, подходящий, ...
- Ukrainian:просто, відповідний, ...
- Hindi:बस, उचित, ...
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