–adjective 1. guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness: We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations.
2. done or made according to principle; equitable; proper: a just reply.
3. based on right; rightful; lawful: a just claim.
4. in keeping with truth or fact; true; correct: a just analysis.
5. given or awarded rightly; deserved, as a sentence, punishment, or reward: a just penalty.
6. in accordance with standards or requirements; proper or right: just proportions.
7. (esp. in Biblical use) righteous.
8. actual, real, or genuine.
–adverb 9. within a brief preceding time; but a moment before: The sun just came out.
10. exactly or precisely: This is just what I mean.
11. by a narrow margin; barely: The arrow just missed the mark.
12. only or merely: He was just a clerk until he became ambitious.
13. actually; really; positively: The weather is just glorious.
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[Origin: 1325–75; ME < L jÅ«stus righteous, equiv. to jÅ«s law, right + -tus adj. suffix]
—Synonyms 1. upright; equitable, fair, impartial. 3. legitimate, legal. 4. accurate, exact; honest. 5. merited, appropriate, condign, suited, apt, due.
—Antonyms 1. biased. 4. untrue. 5. unjustified.
I hope this helps..
2006-12-07 23:47:52
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answered by Sweet Baby Girl 3
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1.in the immediate past: a very short time ago • The train just left.
2.at this moment: indicating that somebody will begin doing something, or something will start happening now (used also with “about to” and “going to”) • I was just about to tell you.
3.only: only or merely the thing, amount, or situation mentioned • This is just a warning.
4.barely: by only a small degree or margin • I arrived just in time.
5.used for emphasis: used to emphasize a statement, usually in order to express an emotion • It’s just plain wrong.
6.exactly: precisely the thing, amount, or situation mentioned • It’s just what you need.
2006-12-07 22:22:39
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answer #3
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answered by suwine 2
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It means you are plainly emphasising your statement.
Just can also mean ONLY although I'm not sure it is usd here that way.
2006-12-07 22:28:20
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answered by Penny Mae 7
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