just | English to English Dictionary

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just

(/dZ//@/st )

used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting(adj.all)

Example:
A just and lasting peace.
A kind and just man.
A just reward.
His just inheritance.

Antonym:
unjust

source: wordnet30
fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience(adj.all)

Synonym:
equitable
Antonym:
inequitable, unjust

source: wordnet30
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules(adj.all)

Synonym:
fair
Antonym:
unfair, unjust

source: wordnet30
Conforming or conformable to rectitude or justice; not doing wrong to any; violating no right or obligation; upright; righteous; honest; true; -- said both of persons and things.(adjective)

source: webster1913

and nothing more(adv.all)

Example:
Just a scratch.

Synonym:
but, merely, only, simply

source: wordnet30
indicating exactness or preciseness(adv.all)

Example:
It was just as he said--the jewel was gone.
It has just enough salt.

Synonym:
exactly, precisely

source: wordnet30
only a moment ago(adv.all)

Example:
He has just arrived.
The sun just now came out.

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absolutely(adv.all)

Example:
I just can't take it anymore.
He was just grand as Romeo.

Synonym:
simply

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only a very short time before(adv.all)

Example:
Just missed being hit.

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exactly at this moment or the moment described(adv.all)

Example:
We've just finished painting the walls, so don't touch them.

source: wordnet30
Precisely; exactly; -- in place, time, or degree; neither more nor less than is stated.(adverb)

source: webster1913