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JUST

(adj., adverb, adj.sat, interj., noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Just.

How to pronounce just:

US

Just - as an adjective

Used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting

Example: "A just and lasting peace"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unjust

Fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

Example: "Equitable treatment of all citizens"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equitable

Free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

Example: "A fair referee"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fair

Just - as an adverb

And nothing more

Example: "I was merely asking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butmerelyonlysimply

Indicating exactness or preciseness

Example: "He was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exactlypreciselyproperly

Only a moment ago

Example: "He has just arrived"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
just now

(used for emphasis) absolutely

Example: "I just can't take it anymore"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
simply

Only a very short time before

Example: "We hardly knew them"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barelyhardlyscarcescarcely

Possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)

Example: "It might just happen"

Exactly at this moment or the moment described

Example: "We've just finished painting the walls, so don't touch them"

By a little

Example: "I only just caught the bus"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barely

Just - as an adjective satellite

Of moral excellence

Example: "A genuinely good person"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goodupright

Just - as an interjection

Expressing dismay or discontent.

Just - as a noun

A joust, tournament.

Just - as a verb

To joust, fight a tournament.

Example Sentences

"He thought the just punishment for the crime was a fine."
"Only the just solution would involve equal treatment for all."
"She was content with the just outcome of the trial."
"His actions were seen as just and fair by everyone involved."
"The judge ruled in favor of the just party."
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Word Game Points

Is JUST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, just is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JUST has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is JUST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, just is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JUST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is JUST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, just is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JUST has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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