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just

/d͡ʒʌst/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Factually right, correct; factual.
  2. Rationally right, correct.
  3. Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
  4. Proper, adequate.
  5. Only, simply, merely.
  6. (sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
  7. Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
  8. Used to show humility.
  9. (degree) absolutely, positively
  10. Moments ago, recently.
  11. Expressing dismay or discontent.
  12. A joust, tournament.
  13. To joust, fight a tournament.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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