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

In most elections in Israel – and in just about any parliamentary democracy – one party emerges with the clear backing of a majority of the parliament. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Widespread price increases reset the baseline cost of just about everything. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026

Over the past few years, BA editors have tested just about every meal delivery service out there, and HelloFresh keeps standing out for its bold flavors. — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026

So first conversations are always just about my connection to the project. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026