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Pronunciation: [/d͡ʒʌst/]

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just: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use just in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “time”

(adverb) used to indicate a very recent or immediate action. When something happened a very short time ago, you can say it happened 'just now'.

Example

I saw her just now on the way to school.

Example

He left the party hours ago, not just now.

Example

Did you finish your homework just now?

Context: “only”

(adverb) used to indicate something is happening or done in this moment and no other. When there is only one thing or option, you can say it's 'just that'.

Example

I want just that one piece of cake, not the others.

Example

She doesn't eat just cake. She likes a variety of desserts.

Example

Is it just this option available for me?

Context: “fair”

(adjective) in a fair or right manner. When something is done correctly or morally right, you can say it's 'just'.

Example

He received a just punishment for his actions.

Example

The decision was not just as it favored one side over the other.

Example

Was the judge fair and just in the case?

How to pronounce just

Pronunciation: [/d͡ʒʌst/]

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