just

🇺🇸 /dʒʌst/ 🇬🇧 /dʒʌst/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP500Oxford3000CEFR-A2
adverb
A1

only

I just want to talk to you.

A1

simply

I just think it's a good idea.

A1

by a small amount

I arrived just before you.

A2

very recently

He just finished his work.

A2

at this moment

I'm just starting to learn.

A2

exactly

This is just what I need.

A2

at the same time

He called just as I left.

A2

equally

It's just as good this way.

A2

about to do

I was just going to call you.

R

completely

I can just picture it.

R

used to give permission

Just take what you need.

R

used to make a request

Could you just help me?

R

showing possibility

He might just know the answer.

R

used to agree

Isn't he just the best?

adjective
C1

fair and right

It was a just decision.

R

fair people

Just people help others.

C1

deserved

She got her just reward.

translation

adv. only; simply; by a small amount; very recently; at this moment; exactly; at the same time; equally; about to do; completely; used to give permission; used to make a request; showing possibility; used to agree
adj. fair and right; fair people; deserved