Meaning of just in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

adjective

• Factually right, correct; factual.

  Example: It is a just assessment of the facts.

• Rationally right, correct.

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

  Example: It looks like a just solution at first glance.

• Proper, adequate.

adverb

• Only, simply, merely.

  Example: He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.

• (sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.

  Example: Just follow the directions on the box.

• Used to convey a less serious or formal tone

  Example: I just called to say "hi".

• Used to show humility.

  Example: Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.

• (degree) absolutely, positively

  Example: It is just splendid!

• Moments ago, recently.

  Example: They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk.

• By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.

  Example: The fastball just missed my head!

• Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

  Example: He wants everything just right for the big day.

interjection

• Expressing dismay or discontent.

noun

• A joust, tournament.

verb

• To joust, fight a tournament.