1. \ ˈjəst How to pronounce just (audio) \

              Definition of just

               (Entry 1 of 3)

              1a : having a basis in or conforming to fact or reason : reasonable had just reason to believe he was in danger
              b : conforming to a standard of correctness : proper just proportions
              c archaic : faithful to an original
              2a(1) : acting or being in conformity with what is morally upright or good : righteous a just war
              (2) : being what is merited : deserved a just punishment
              b : legally correct : lawful just title to an estate

              just

              adverb
              \ ˈjəst How to pronounce just (audio) , ˈjist, ˈjest also without t \

              Definition of just (Entry 2 of 3)

              1a : exactly, precisely just right
              b : very recently the bell just rang
              2a : by a very small margin : barely just too late
              b : immediately, directly just west of here
              3a : only, simply just last year just be yourself
              b : quite, very just wonderful
              4 : perhaps, possibly it just might work
              just about
              : almost the work is just about done

              just

              \ ˈjəst How to pronounce just (audio) , ˈjüst \

              Definition of just (Entry 3 of 3)

              archaic variant of joust

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              Other Words from just

              Adjective

              justly adverb
              justness \ ˈjəs(t)-​nəs How to pronounce justness (audio) \ noun

              Synonyms & Antonyms for just

              Synonyms: Adjective

              Synonyms: Adverb

              Antonyms: Adjective

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              Adjective

              fair, just, equitable, impartial, unbiased, dispassionate, objective mean free from favor toward either or any side. fair implies a proper balance of conflicting interests. a fair decision just implies an exact following of a standard of what is right and proper. a just settlement of territorial claims equitable implies a less rigorous standard than just and usually suggests equal treatment of all concerned. the equitable distribution of the property impartial stresses an absence of favor or prejudice. an impartial third party unbiased implies even more strongly an absence of all prejudice. your unbiased opinion dispassionate suggests freedom from the influence of strong feeling and often implies cool or even cold judgment. a dispassionate summation of the facts objective stresses a tendency to view events or persons as apart from oneself and one's own interest or feelings. I can't be objective about my own child

              upright, honest, just, conscientious, scrupulous, honorable mean having or showing a strict regard for what is morally right. upright implies a strict adherence to moral principles. a stern and upright minister honest stresses adherence to such virtues as truthfulness, candor, or fairness. known for being honest in business dealings just stresses conscious choice and regular practice of what is right or equitable. workers given just compensation conscientious and scrupulous imply an active moral sense governing all one's actions and painstaking efforts to follow one's conscience. conscientious in the completion of her assignments scrupulous in carrying out the terms of the will honorable suggests a firm holding to codes of right behavior and the guidance of a high sense of honor and duty. a difficult but honorable decision

              Examples of just in a Sentence

              Adjective a just cause for war The college treated the allegation with just seriousness. They got their just punishment for the crime. Adverb The store has just the tool you need. That's just what I expected. You have to accept me just as I am. This shirt fits just right. She called him a liar and told him he was just like all the other men she'd met. He was just here a minute ago. She had just returned when he entered. I was just going to telephone you! She's just finishing a letter, and she'll be with you shortly. I arrived just in time to see him win.
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              Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Those are the nuts and bolts of a school, but the things that really make a school more than just mortar and bricks are what happens before and after classes. Mick Mccabe, Detroit Free Press, "A plea to Gretchen Whitmer: Don't kill high school football in 2020 | Mick McCabe," 28 June 2020 In Brazil, however, activists have logged many years in the fight to abolish and demilitarize the police, and to direct government largesse in a more just way. Laura Weiss, The New Republic, "How America Exports Police Violence Around the World," 25 June 2020 The cries for a just society are echoing in protests in hundreds of American cities, Fischer added. Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, "Freedom is not free: Louisvillians celebrate Juneteenth amid an ongoing fight for justice," 19 June 2020 As long as the protests stay smartly focused on advancing lasting social change, and remain vigilant against anarchists and opportunists who would hijack a just movement, progress will occur. Phillip Morris, National Geographic, "To enact change in the world, we must protest," 6 June 2020 And in November, all of us must vote—vote for leadership that works for a just and fair America, an America that works for everyone. Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY, "George Floyd: What small business owners can do to be community allies in a time of protest," 4 June 2020 And those words, in the process, abandon hope that his death might lead to a more just world. Megan Garber, The Atlantic, "The George Floyd Protests Are Not ‘Chaos’," 2 June 2020 There’s many things that need to take place, beyond just prayer. al, "Pastor Chris Hodges responds to social media controversy," 1 June 2020 When the season froze, the Cavs were 11 games back of the conference’s final playoff spot, just days away from elimination. Chris Fedor, cleveland, "Cleveland Cavaliers using NBA’s slight as added motivation, believe playoffs are realistic expectation," 9 June 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb Richard Kivett, a lieutenant with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, said the new law will be much easier to enforce because officers can issue tickets just for seeing a driver with a phone in their hand. Ethan May, The Indianapolis Star, "Holding your phone while driving will be forbidden starting July 1: What you should know," 1 July 2020 Chisler is accused of shooting Randy Sewell at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina on Alma School Road just south of U.S. 60 on Dec. 6 after responding to reports of drunk and disorderly customers, according to the Mesa Police Department. Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, "Mesa police officer charged with aggravated assault after shooting unarmed man has been fired," 1 July 2020 Gone are the days when Cunningham was thought of as just a runner. Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, "Micale Cunningham's growth has potential to take Louisville's offense to next level," 1 July 2020 Democrats contend Republicans soured relations by approving lame-duck laws just before Evers was sworn in limiting his powers. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "There's no record of anyone authorizing secretly recording Wisconsin lawmakers by Gov. Tony Evers' staff," 1 July 2020 Besides Fairfield, Ambrose is looking to expand into other areas of Ohio, and is looking at property just south of Columbus. Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, "$50 million project coming to Fairfield's former Liberty Mutual/Ohio Casualty site," 1 July 2020 Shoe brand Farylrobin just released a new collection, exclusively available on Zappos, featuring a line of summery, size-inclusive sandals, ranging from sizes five to 16. Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, "These Colorful, Size-inclusive Slides Are the Perfect Summer Sandal," 1 July 2020 If the pandemic has clarified just how much sits beyond personal control, tattoos can restore a sense of agency, proponents say. Carly Stern, SFChronicle.com, "Bay Area tattoo shops hope clients will have skin in the game when they reopen," 30 June 2020 Contrary to just-so stories in the press, the German government was behind the German public in reacting to the coronavirus. Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, "Angela Merkel’s Viral Moment," 30 June 2020

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              First Known Use of just

              Adjective

              14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

              Adverb

              15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

              History and Etymology for just

              Adjective and Adverb

              Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French juste, from Latin justus, from jus right, law; akin to Sanskrit yos welfare

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              The first known use of just was in the 14th century

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              2 Jul 2020

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              “Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just. Accessed 7 Jul. 2020.

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              English Language Learners Definition of just

               (Entry 1 of 2)

              formal
              : agreeing with what is considered morally right or good
              : treating people in a way that is considered morally right
              : reasonable or proper

              just

              adverb
              How to pronounce just (audio)

              English Language Learners Definition of just (Entry 2 of 2)

              : to an exact degree or in an exact manner
              : very recently
              : at this or that exact moment or time
              \ ˈjəst How to pronounce just (audio) \

              Kids Definition of just

               (Entry 1 of 2)

              1 : being what is deserved a just punishment
              2 : having a foundation in fact or reason : reasonable a just decision
              3 : agreeing with a standard of correctness a just price
              4 : morally right or good a just cause a just man

              Other Words from just

              justly adverb

              just

              adverb

              Kids Definition of just (Entry 2 of 2)

              1 : to an exact degree or in an exact manner The shirt fits just right. You look just like your father.
              2 : very recently She just got here.
              3 : by a very small amount : with nothing to spare We just managed to fit in his car.
              4 : by a very short distance My best friend lives just east of here.
              5 : nothing other than He's just a child.
              6 : very entry 1 sense 2 My new job is just wonderful.

              Legal Definition of just

              : conforming to law or to the underlying principles of law: as
              a : conforming to reason or a standard of correctness just sanctions cannot be excessive in relation to the offense
              b : conforming with what is deemed fair or good the award of attorney's fees was just the application of this rule retroactively is not just

              Other Words from just

              justly adverb
              justness noun

              History and Etymology for just

              Latin justus lawful, merited, from jus right, law

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