just (EN)adverb, adjective
adverb “just”
just (more/most)
- no more than; only Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.I
just need a pen to sign the document. - negates the effort made He studied all night
just to fail the test. - completely or totally The colors in the sunset are
just amazing. - a very short time ago I
just finished my homework, so I'm free now. - barely; by a small distance or amount I
just made it to the train before the doors closed. - with exactness or precision The picture is hung
just so, with perfect alignment.
adjective “just”
base form just , non-gradable
- based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair The judge's decision was
just and fair to both parties. - based on or reflecting the truth or actuality Her prediction turned out to be
just , as the results confirmed her theory.