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Definition just in American English

just adverb

adverb
/dʒʌst/
1

soon, or at a particular time

1.1

soon, or at a particular time

Example

I can't come now. I'm just putting the kids to bed.

Example

We're just now beginning to understand how much work this project will be.

Example

Just then a knock at the door interrupted our conversation.

Example

Mark was just about to leave when someone called him.

Example

I was just going to ask you the same question.

Example

Just when you think it's all over, something else happens.

Synonyms and related words
soon shortly just
1.2

a short time ago, or a short time before something that happened in the past

Example

Mom just left to go to the grocery store.

Example

Andy had just arrived in Australia the day before.

Example

Susan was just telling me about your new job.

Example

I've only just started, so I can't tell you anything yet.

Synonyms and related words
recent just newly
1.3

used for emphasizing how recently something happened

Example

Just last week it was freezing, and now it's too hot.

Synonyms and related words
recent just newly
2

not more than a particular amount, number, distance, etc.

2.1

not more than a particular amount, number, distance, etc.

Example

The medicine costs just a few cents to produce.

Example

He quit the project after just four months.

Example

There's a little bookstore just around the corner.

Synonyms and related words
back evenly just
2.2

not better, worse, more important, etc. than what you are mentioning

Example

We're just a small business with 15 employees.

Example

It was just a stupid mistake.

Synonyms and related words
back evenly just
2.3

not involving anything more than the thing that you are mentioning

Example

We just wanted to make sure everyone was safe.

Example

In my opinion, the argument is just about money.

Example

No, I don't want to buy anything. I'm just looking.

Synonyms and related words
back evenly just
3

exactly the right thing, place, or person

3.1

exactly the right thing, place, or person

Example

Thank you so much. It was just what I wanted.

Example

It's just the place for a picnic.

Synonyms and related words
back evenly just
3.2

used when referring to an exact time

Example

We left just on the stroke of midnight.

Synonyms and related words
back evenly just
Example

It was just awful seeing her so miserable.

Example

I just can't believe what's happened.

Example

Just exactly what do these numbers represent?

4.2

used for emphasis when you are telling someone to do something

Example

Now, just calm down and tell me what the problem is.

Example

Just look at that dress she's wearing!

5

used for saying that although something happens, it almost does not happen

Example

The four girls just managed to squeeze into the back of Rick's car.

Example

We should just get there on time if we hurry.

Example

He did pass his finals, but only just.

Synonyms and related words
almost nearly hardly
6

used for making a request more polite

Example

Could I just borrow your pen for a second?

Synonyms and related words
any chance of...? any luck? any requests?
Definition just in American English

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