just
/dʒʌst/
adverb
- Exactly or precisely.
- That's just what I needed to hear.
- He arrived just as the meeting started.
- The answer is just right for the question.
- Only; simply; no more than.
- It's just a small scratch, nothing serious.
- I just want a glass of water.
- She just looked at me and smiled.
- A very short time ago; recently.
- The movie just started.
- They just left for the airport.
- I just finished my homework.
- Used to emphasize something you are saying.
- He just won't listen to reason.
- That is just wonderful news.
- I just can't believe it!
adjective
- Fair; morally right and proper.
- A just society treats all people equally.
- They fought for a just cause.
- The judge made a just decision.
- Deserved or merited.
- Her victory was a just outcome of the competition.
- The punishment was just and fair.
- He received a just reward for his hard work.