just

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adverb 3 Adjective 3.1 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /dʒʌst/
• SAMPA: /dZVst/
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[change] Adverb

Positive just

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. When you just do something, you only did that thing.

   He was hungry, and he just wanted a good meal.

2. When you just did something, you only did it a short time ago.

   I just left the house.

[change] Adjective

Positive just

Comparative more just

Superlative most just

1. When something is just, it is fair.

   It seems like a just punishment to put someone in jail for stealing.

[change] Related words

• justice