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Just

adverb

1.

And nothing more. Synonyms: but, merely, only, simply. "It is simply a matter of time" , "Just a scratch" , "He was only a child" , "Hopes that last but a moment"

2.

Indicating exactness or preciseness. Synonyms: exactly, precisely. "It was just as he said--the jewel was gone" , "It has just enough salt"

3.

Only a moment ago. Synonym: just now. "The sun just now came out"

4.

Absolutely. Synonym: simply. "He was just grand as Romeo" , "It's simply beautiful!"

5.

Only a very short time before. Synonyms: barely, hardly, scarce, scarcely. "We hardly knew them" , "Just missed being hit" , "Had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open" , "Would have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave"

6.

Exactly at this moment or the moment described.

adjective

1.

Used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting. "A kind and just man" , "A just reward" , "His just inheritance"

2.

Fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience. Synonym: equitable. "An equitable distribution of gifts among the children"

3.

Free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules. Synonym: fair. "Fair deal" , "On a fair footing" , "A fair fight" , "By fair means or foul"

4.

Of moral excellence. Synonyms: good, upright. "A just cause" , "An upright and respectable man"

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