just

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dʒʌst/
• SAMPA: /dZVst/

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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.

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.

Related words

• justice