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- pronunciation:
- juhst
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
If a person is just, they are fair and honest.
The principal at Mark's school always tries to be just. He tries to make rules that are fair to everyone. If he has to punish someone, he tries to be tough but not too tough.- synonyms:
- fair, upright
- antonyms:
- corrupt, partial
- similar words:
- moral, right, sincere, square, truthful
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| definition 2: |
When something is just, it is fair and right.
Alyssa and her brother both wanted to have the new kitten in their room at night. They were fighting about it, and their mom needed to make a just decision. She decided that Alyssa and her brother would each have the kitten every other night.- synonyms:
- fair, upright
- antonyms:
- unfair
- similar words:
- moral, sincere, truthful
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| related words: |
accurate, straight, true, upright |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
"Just" means a very short time ago. If you just got home, maybe you still have your coat on. If you just painted your wall, it is probably still wet.
Darryl's mom was upset when he came into the kitchen with muddy boots on because she had just cleaned the floor.- similar words:
- lately, recently
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| definition 2: |
"Just" means "only." If you eat just two cookies, it means that you eat only two cookies and no more.
Manuel wasn't hungry, and he ate just a few bites of his sandwich.Katie has just one friend at her new school.- synonyms:
- only
- similar words:
- simply
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| definition 3: |
If you just missed the bus, it means you missed the bus by a very small amount of time.
Freya was lucky. She just got to school on time.- synonyms:
- barely, hardly
- similar words:
- little, slightly
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| definition 4: |
"Just" means "exactly." If a red bike is just what you wanted, it means that a red bike is exactly what you wanted.
The water in the pool was just the right temperature for swimming.The other shoes were a little tight, but these are just perfect.- synonyms:
- exactly, precisely
- similar words:
- absolutely, right
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| related words: |
especially, hardly, sharp |
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