⚖️just

adverb/adjective
/dʒʌst/

Meaning

Exactly, only, or fair and morally right.
fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate

Example Sentences

She arrived just in time for the meeting.

The judge made a just decision in the case.

Example Expressions

just in case

Synonyms

fair, right, exact, only, merely, righteous, equitable, honest
Entry 1
fair, right, exact, only, merely
Entry 2
fair, righteous, equitable, honest

Antonyms

unfair, unjust, wrong, dishonest
Entry 1
unfair, unjust, wrong
Entry 2
unjust, unfair, dishonest

Collocations

just now, just about, just because, just enough, just cause, just war, just society
Entry 1
just now, just about, just because, just enough
Entry 2
just cause, just war, just society

More Example Sentences

My car is just on your left.

The school is just across the road.

Sorry, but just to clarify, is this what you said?

Sorry, but just to clarify, is this what you meant?

Sorry, but just to clarify, is this what you stated?

If we need higher volumes, will you be able to adjust?

I understand what you’re saying, but our final adjustment is very clear on this one.

Finally, though, when I looked at the image closely, I thought it was just a coincidence.

In the end, though, when I looked at the image closely, I thought it was just a coincidence.

Eventually, though, when I looked at the image closely, I thought it was just a coincidence.

Related Vocabularies

In exactly the same words as were originally used; word for word.
completely, instantly, or without reservation
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.

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