1
a
: 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
justly
adverb
Synonyms
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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—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Make First Public Appearance in Six Months: 'It's Been a Difficult Year'
The prince also admitted that with just days to go until the big day, he’s not prepared.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Founded by coffee enthusiast and marketing expert David Boucher, Escape Cafe stands out in the crowded specialty coffee niche, offering customers the highest quality beans and blends roasted just right every time.
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He was named Associated Press (AP) player of the year on Thursday, as well as receiving the Chuck Bednarik Award for defensive player of the year and, just hours later, the Fred Biletnikoff Award for receiver of the year.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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just
1 of 2 adjective1
a
: well-founded, reasonable
a just comment
b
: being in agreement with a standard of correctness : proper
a just price
2
a
: morally right or good : righteous
a just cause for war
b
: being deserved
just punishment
3
: legally right
a just title
justly
adverb
just
2 of 2 adverb
(ˌ)jəst 
(ˌ)jist,
(ˌ)jest
1
a
: exactly sense 1, precisely
just right
b
: very recently
the bell just rang
2
a
: by a small amount : barely
just over the line
b
: immediately sense 1, directly
just west of here
3
a
: nothing more than : only
just a note
b
: quite sense 1, very
just wonderful
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