Definition of Just

Adverb: just jÃºst

And nothing more
"just a scratch";
- merely, simply, only, but
Indicating exactness or preciseness
"he was doing just what she had told him to do"; "it was just as he said--the jewel was gone"; "it has just enough salt";
- precisely, exactly
Only a moment ago
"he has just arrived"; "the sun just now came out";
- just now
(intensifier) very; absolutely; completely
"I just can't take it anymore"; "he was just grand as Romeo";
- simply
Only a very short time before
"just missed being hit";
- barely, hardly, scarcely, scarce
Exactly at this moment or the moment described
"we've just finished painting the walls, so don't touch them"

Adjective: just (juster,justest) jÃºst

Used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
"a just and lasting peace"; "a kind and just man"; "a just reward"; "his just inheritance"
Fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
"just treatment of all citizens";
- equitable
Free from favouritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
"a just referee";
- fair
Of moral excellence
"a just cause";
- good, upright