just
About 424.92 uses per million words.
Meaning
- adjective Factually right, correct; factual.
It is a just assessment of the facts.
- adjective Rationally right, correct.
- adjective Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
It looks like a just solution at first glance.
- adjective Proper, adequate.
- adverb Only, simply, merely.
Just plant a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them.
- adverb Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned.
I spent two hours cooking my favorite recipe, just to burn the rice and ruin the meal.
- adverb Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
Just follow the directions on the box.
- adverb Used to increase the force of an imperative; simply, without questioning.
I'm tired of playing games – just get it done.
Similar words
exactly precisely conscionable rightful equitable good virtuous just now fitting meet
Often followed by
as a the like before to one what in about
Word family
joust juster justest justly justness justnesses
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