just

Comparative

juster

Superlative

justest

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Factually right, correct; factual.

   • It is a just assessment of the facts.

2. 2.Rationally right, correct.

   • I just don't know what to say.
   • I may give up soon and just nap instead.
   • Is she pregnant or just fat?

3. 3.Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.

   • It looks like a just solution at first glance.
   • Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
   • Looking back over my previously written account of these things, I must insist that I have been altogether juster to Cavor than he has been to me.

4. 4.Proper, adequate.

   • I just don't know what to say.
   • I may give up soon and just nap instead.
   • Is she pregnant or just fat?

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.Only, simply, merely.

   • I helped him out, just for him to betray me.
   • He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.
   • Just plant a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them.

2. 2.Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.

   • Just follow the directions on the box.

3. 3.Used to increase the force of an imperative; simply, without questioning.

   • I'm tired of playing games – just get it done.

4. 4.Used to convey a less serious or formal tone

   • I just called to say "hi".

Overall

Very common· #51

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Very common

General reading & writing

Very common

Academic

Rare

Literature

Uncommon

Antonyms

• unfair

Word family

• justice
• justify