just

[dʒʌst]

just Definition

• 1. based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair
• 2. exactly
• 3. very recently

Using just: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "just" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It's not just about winning; it's about playing fairly.

• Example

  I just saw him at the store.

• Example

  She just finished her homework.

• Example

  He was just here a minute ago.

just Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for just

• fair
• impartial
• precisely
• exactly
• merely
• only
• simply
• recently
• lately
• equitable

Antonyms for just

• unfair
• biased
• inaccurate
• inexact
• roughly
• approximately
• indefinitely
• long ago

Idioms Using just

• just in case

  as a precautionary measure

  Example

  I always carry an umbrella, just in case it rains.

• just the ticket

  exactly what is needed or wanted

  Example

  This hot soup is just the ticket for a cold day.

• just what the doctor ordered

  exactly what is needed or wanted

  Example

  After a long day at work, a relaxing bath was just what the doctor ordered.

Origins of just

from Old French 'juste', from Latin 'justus', meaning 'equitable'

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Summary: just in Brief

The term 'just' [dʒʌst] has three main meanings: (1) based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair, (2) exactly, and (3) very recently. It can be used as an adjective or adverb, and has synonyms such as 'fair,' 'precisely,' and 'recently.' Examples include 'It's not just about winning; it's about playing fairly.' and 'I just saw him at the store.'