Meaning of the word just in English

What does just mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

just

US /dʒʌst/

UK /dʒʌst/

exactly; precisely

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That's just what I needed.

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The train left just now.

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exactly precisely only merely simply

only; simply

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I just want to help.

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It's just a small scratch.

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only merely simply barely

based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair

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He is a just and honorable man.

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The judge made a just decision.

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