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Just

adjective
/d͡ʒʌst/
Word Frequency: 424.9

Definitions

1.adjectiveFactually right, correct; factual.
"It is a just assessment of the facts."
2.adjectiveRationally right, correct.
3.adjectiveMorally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
"It looks like a just solution at first glance."
4.adjectiveProper, adequate.
5.adverbOnly, simply, merely.
"He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me."
6.adverb(sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
"Just follow the directions on the box."
7.adverbUsed to convey a less serious or formal tone
"I just called to say "hi"."
8.adverbUsed to show humility.
"Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name."
9.adverb(degree) absolutely, positively
"It is just splendid!"
10.adverbMoments ago, recently.
"They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk."
11.adverbBy a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
"The fastball just missed my head!"
12.adverbExactly, precisely, perfectly.
"He wants everything just right for the big day."
13.interjectionExpressing dismay or discontent.

Synonyms

adequatepropercorrectrightequitablerighteousbarelyhardlyscarcelyon the dotsmack-dabmerely

Antonyms

unjust

Rhymes With

robustthrustlusttrystmistassistnonplussedsubsist
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