Just: meaning, definitions and examples

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just

[ dʒʌst ]

^{Context #1}

in a moment ago

Only a short time ago; only a moment ago.

Synonyms

lately, only, recently

Examples of usage

I just saw him a minute ago.
She left just a few moments ago.

^{Context #2}

exactly or precisely

Used to emphasize that a particular thing is exactly or precisely what is stated.

Synonyms

exactly, exactly, precisely

Examples of usage

It's just what I wanted.
He's just the person I need for this job.

^{Context #3}

based on justice or reason

Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.

Synonyms

equitable, fair, righteous

Examples of usage

He made a just decision.
They received a just punishment for their actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "just" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apenas

🇮🇳 केवल

🇩🇪 nur

🇮🇩 hanya

🇺🇦 просто

🇵🇱 tylko

🇯🇵 ただ

🇫🇷 juste

🇪🇸 solo

🇹🇷 sadece

🇰🇷 그냥

🇸🇦 فقط

🇨🇿 jen

🇸🇰 len

🇨🇳 只是

🇸🇮 samo

🇮🇸 bara

🇰🇿 тек

🇬🇪 მხოლოდ

🇦🇿 sadəcə

🇲🇽 solo

Word origin

The word 'just' originated from the Latin word 'iustus', meaning 'morally right, fair, equitable'. It has been used in the English language since the Middle English period, evolving to encompass various meanings such as 'only a short time ago', 'exactly or precisely', and 'based on justice or reason'. The word has been widely used in literature, law, and everyday language to convey ideas of fairness, accuracy, and timeliness.