Definition of JUST

just

Plural: justs

Adjective

  • Acting in conformity with what is morally good or right.
  • used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; - A.Lincoln
    • "a just and lasting peace"
    • "a kind and just man"
    • "a just reward"
    • "his just inheritance"
  • fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
  • free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

Adjective Satellite

  • of moral excellence
    • "a just cause"

Adverb

  • and nothing more
    • "just a scratch"
  • indicating exactness or preciseness
    • "it was just as he said--the jewel was gone"
    • "it has just enough salt"
  • only a moment ago
    • "he has just arrived"
    • "the sun just now came out"
  • absolutely
    • "I just can't take it anymore"
    • "he was just grand as Romeo"
  • only a very short time before; ; ; ; ; - W.B.Yeats
    • "just missed being hit"
  • exactly at this moment or the moment described
    • "we've just finished painting the walls, so don't touch them"

Adj

  • Factually right, correct; factual.
  • Rationally right, correct.
  • Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
  • Proper, adequate.

Adv

  • Only, simply, merely.
  • Only, simply, merely.
  • Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned.
  • Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
  • Used to increase the force of an imperative; simply, without questioning.
  • Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
  • Used to show humility, earnestness, devotion, etc., during prayer or worship.
  • Absolutely, positively
  • Barely, hardly, scarcely.
  • Moments ago, only very recently.
  • Barely, hardly, scarcely.
  • By a narrow margin; closely; narrowly; almost not.
  • Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

Intj

  • Expressing dismay or discontent.

Noun

  • A joust, tournament.

Verb

Verb Forms: justed, justing, justs

  • To engage in a joust; to contend.
  • To joust, fight a tournament.

Examples

  • He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.
  • He wants everything just right for the big day.
  • Heavenly Father, we ask you to just enfold this family with your love as they grieve.
  • I just called to say "hi".
  • I'm tired of playing games – just get it done.
  • It is a just assessment of the facts.
  • It is just splendid!
  • It looks like a just solution at first glance.
  • It was a ’JUST’ decision to challenge that dubious Scrabble play.
  • just fine
  • Just follow the directions on the box.
  • Just plant a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them.
  • Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.
  • The fastball just missed my head!
  • The fire department arrived just in time.
  • The piece just might fit.
  • The two Words With Friends opponents continued to ’JUST’ for control of the triple word score.
  • They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English juste, from Old French juste, from Latin iūstus (“just, lawful, rightful, true, due, proper, moderate”), from Proto-Italic *jowestos, related to Latin iūs (“law, right”); ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂yew-. Compare Scots juist (“just”), Saterland Frisian juust (“just”), West Frisian just (“just”), Dutch juist (“just”), German Low German jüst (“jüst”), German just (“just”), Danish just (“just”), Swedish just (“just”). Doublet of giusto.

Scrabble Score: 11

just: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
just: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
just: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

just: valid Words With Friends Word