Just definition
A just decision.
A just ruler.
A just touch of solemnity.
A just report.
Just a scratch.
Just enough salt.
A just man.
To just miss a train.
Just east of the church.
Just follow the directions on the box.
Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.
An example of just is a boy entering the school immediately prior to the late bell ringing.
An example of just is working only a few hours per week.
An example of just is proper, lawful punishment for a crime.
A just cause.
Just deserts.
A just appraisal.
He just arrived.
Just missed being hit; just caught the bus before it pulled away.
Just down the road.
It's just beautiful!
Just praise.
A just balance of colors.
A just suspicion.
A just measure.
Just one o'clock.
Just preparing to leave.
Just a taste, just teasing you.
She has just left.
To feel just fine.
Plant just a few tomatoes, unless you can, freeze, or dry them.
He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.
I just may go.
Just claims.
- Almost; very nearly:This job is just about done.
- Only a moment ago.
- almost; nearly
- a moment ago
- nevertheless
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Origin of just
- Middle English juste from Old French from Latin iūstus yewes- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle English juste, from Old French juste, from Latin iustus (“just, lawful, rightful, true, due, proper, moderate”), from ius (“law, right”). Cognate with Dutch & Scottish juist, French juste etc.
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