EGAVE

just

About 424.92 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. adjective Factually right, correct; factual.
    It is a just assessment of the facts.
  2. adjective Rationally right, correct.
  3. adjective Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
    It looks like a just solution at first glance.
  4. adjective Proper, adequate.
  5. adverb Only, simply, merely.
    Just plant a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them.
  6. 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.
  7. adverb Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
    Just follow the directions on the box.
  8. 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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