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- pronunciation:
- juhst
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- phrases:
- just about
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
fair and honest.
We accepted our parents' just rules.- synonyms:
- disinterested, fair, honest, impartial, objective, upright
- antonyms:
- corrupt, partial, unfair
- similar words:
- clean, conscientious, moral, right, scrupulous, sincere, square, truthful
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| definition 2: |
having a fair and honest character.
The just judge was known for making good decisions.- synonyms:
- disinterested, fair, honest, impartial, objective, upright
- antonyms:
- unfair
- similar words:
- clean, conscientious, moral, scrupulous, sincere, truthful
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| definition 3: |
deserved or earned.
Punishment was the criminal's just reward.- synonyms:
- deserved, justified, merited
- similar words:
- apt, proper, suitable
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| related words: |
accurate, disinterested, impartial, objective, straight, true, upright |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
a very short time ago.
He just left.- similar words:
- lately, recently
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| definition 2: |
only.
He ate just a few bites of cake.It's just a scratch.- synonyms:
- only
- similar words:
- simply
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| definition 3: |
by a very small margin; barely.
Kim just missed the bus.- synonyms:
- barely, hardly, scarcely
- similar words:
- little, slightly
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| definition 4: |
exactly.
That's just the point I meant to make.- synonyms:
- exactly, precisely
- similar words:
- absolutely, right
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| related words: |
especially, hardly, sharp |
| phrase: |
just about |
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