just — exactly or precisely
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: exactly or precisely
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒʌst/
Example Sentences
- I just ate my homework... I mean, my dog ate it!
- This coffee is just perfect for staying awake during boring meetings.
- I'm just saying, pizza for breakfast is totally acceptable on weekends.
just
ADVERB[/dʒʌst/]
exactly or precisely
A just artist completes the final brushstroke in exactly the right place
Just the right dust caught in light, just the bust standing tall, just a gust of controlled wind, just the lust burning bright—perfect timing, exactly right
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'iustus' meaning 'righteous' or 'lawful,' derived from the root 'ius' meaning 'law' or 'right.' The word evolved through Old French 'juste' before entering Middle English.
Breakdown
Latin 'ius' (law/right) + '-tus' (adjective suffix) = 'iustus' (just/righteous), which became the English adverb 'just' with the meaning of 'exactly' or 'precisely' developing from the sense of 'precise accordance with law or standard'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I just ate my homework... I mean, my dog ate it!”
“This coffee is just perfect for staying awake during boring meetings.”
“I'm just saying, pizza for breakfast is totally acceptable on weekends.”
“The judge made a just ruling in the case.”
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