Just: meaning, definitions and examples
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just
[ dʒʌst ]
in a moment ago
Only a short time ago; only a moment ago.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I just saw him a minute ago.
- She left just a few moments ago.
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.
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.
See also: injustice, injustly, justice, justify, justly, unjust, unjustifiable, unjustly.