Definition of just
1a : having a basis in or conforming to fact or reason : reasonable had just reason to believe he was in dangerb : conforming to a standard of correctness : proper just proportionsc archaic : faithful to an original
2a (1) : acting or being in conformity with what is morally upright or good : righteous a just war (2) : being what is merited : deserved a just punishmentb : legally correct : lawful just title to an estate
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Origin and Etymology of just
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French juste, from Latin justus, from jus right, law; akin to Sanskrit yos welfare
Synonym Discussion of just
upright, honest, just, conscientious, scrupulous, honorable mean having or showing a strict regard for what is morally right. upright implies a strict adherence to moral principles. a stern and upright minister honest stresses adherence to such virtues as truthfulness, candor, or fairness. known for being honest in business dealings just stresses conscious choice and regular practice of what is right or equitable. workers given just compensation conscientious and scrupulous imply an active moral sense governing all one's actions and painstaking efforts to follow one's conscience. conscientious in the completion of her assignments scrupulous in carrying out the terms of the will honorable suggests a firm holding to codes of right behavior and the guidance of a high sense of honor and duty. a difficult but honorable decision
Definition of just
just about
: almost the work is just about done
Examples of just in a Sentence
a just cause for war
The college treated the allegation with just seriousness.
They got their just punishment for the crime.
Origin and Etymology of just
see 1just
Examples of just in a Sentence
The store has just the tool you need.
That's just what I expected.
You have to accept me just as I am.
This shirt fits just right.
She called him a liar and told him he was just like all the other men she'd met.
He was just here a minute ago.
She had just returned when he entered.
I was just going to telephone you!
She's just finishing a letter, and she'll be with you shortly.
I arrived just in time to see him win.
JUST Defined for English Language Learners
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: agreeing with what is considered morally right or good
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: treating people in a way that is considered morally right
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: reasonable or proper
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: to an exact degree or in an exact manner
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: very recently
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: at this or that exact moment or time
JUST Defined for Kids
Definition of just for Students
1 : being what is deserved a just punishment
2 : having a foundation in fact or reason : reasonable a just decision
3 : agreeing with a standard of correctness a just price
4 : morally right or good a just cause a just man
justly
adverbWord Root of just
The Latin word jus, meaning “law” or “rights,” and its form juris give us the roots jus and jur. Words from the Latin jus have something to do with law. A juror is a person who decides the facts of a case in a court of law. A jury is a group of jurors. When a decision in a court is just, it is fair and right and agrees with the law. Even the first two letters of judge, to form an opinion about whether something follows the law and is right, come from jus.
Definition of just for Students
1 : to an exact degree or in an exact manner The shirt fits just right. You look just like your father.
2 : very recently She just got here.
3 : by a very small amount : with nothing to spare We just managed to fit in his car.
4 : by a very short distance My best friend lives just east of here.
5 : nothing other than He's just a child.
6 : 1very 2 My new job is just wonderful.
Law Dictionary
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Legal Definition of just
: conforming to law or to the underlying principles of law: as a : conforming to reason or a standard of correctness just sanctions cannot be excessive in relation to the offense b : conforming with what is deemed fair or good the award of attorney's fees was just the application of this rule retroactively is not just
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adverbjustness
nounOrigin and Etymology of just
Latin justus lawful, merited, from jus right, law
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