Synonyms of just about

just about

phrase

as in about

very close to but not completely

Ralph was just about finished with the paperwork when the doctor called his name.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• about
• almost
• nearly
• practically
• fairly
• more or less
• all but
• next to
• virtually
• most
• much
• somewhere
• feckly
• pretty much
• fair
• largely
• mostly
• as good as
• mainly
• within an inch of
• by and large
• borderline
• well-nigh
• chiefly
• near
• kind of
• somewhat
• partially
• partly
• appreciably
• nigh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• entirely
• quite
• completely
• fully
• absolutely
• well
• plain
• thoroughly
• altogether
• totally
• wholly
• utterly
• hardly
• barely
• scarcely
• plumb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of just about

Murphy figured the Irish needed to win or tie just about every inning. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

But far and away the top issue was the cost of just about everything. — Dan Snyder, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, heat ⅔ cup heavy cream and ⅔ cup whole milk in a small saucepan over medium until just about to simmer. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Most recently, the shoes have become popular on the runway and on red carpets, becoming a neutral shoe option that pairs well with just about any ensemble. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026