What does “just” mean?
- 1
adverba very short time ago
I’ve just finished my homework.
- 2
adverbonly or simply
It’s just a small cut, don’t worry.
- 3
adverbexactly
This dress is just right for the party.
Just at a glance
- Part of speech
- adverb
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /dʒʌst/ · JUST
How to use “just” correctly
In US English, “just” often comes with the simple past: “I just ate.” British English prefers “I’ve just eaten.”
Common phrases with “just”
- just now
- just in time
- just a minute
- just like
“just” is on these word lists
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- out adverbA1away from the inside of a place or container
- pretty adverbA1fairly or quite, but not extremely
- really adverbA1very or very much
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