just
/d͡ʒʌst/
adjective
- 1
Factually right, correct; factual.
“It is a just assessment of the facts.”
- 2
Rationally right, correct.
- 3
Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
“It looks like a just solution at first glance.”
- 4
Proper, adequate.
Antonyms
adverb
- 1
Only, simply, merely.
“He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.”
- 2
(sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
“Just follow the directions on the box.”
- 3
Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
“I just called to say "hi".”
- 4
Used to show humility.
“Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.”
- 5
(degree) absolutely, positively
“It is just splendid!”
- 6
Moments ago, recently.
“They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk.”
- 7
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
“The fastball just missed my head!”
- 8
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.
“He wants everything just right for the big day.”
interjection
- 1
Expressing dismay or discontent.
noun
- 1
A joust, tournament.
verb
- 1
To joust, fight a tournament.
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