Meaning & use
just
Very recently, only, or exactly, used to emphasize a small amount, limit, or precision.
See it in a sentence
We just arrived, so we haven't seen the rest of the house yet.
I just wanted to say thank you for all your help this week.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, just means morally fair and deserved, as in a just punishment, a distinct and more formal sense.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Morally right, fair, and deserved, especially in the treatment of people.
The court's ruling was widely praised as fair and just.
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