Who would think that a little four-letter word like just could have so many different meanings? But yes, it does! Check them out. Below, the words in bold have the same meaning as just in the sentences that follow them.
at the same time: The telephone rang just as I was going into the shower.
easily: I can just imagine the picture as if I was standing right in front of it.
exactly: That was just what I was going to say!
fair (right): They died for a just cause.
hardly (almost no): I just cannot stand the cold weather.
only: They’re not seeing each other, they’re just good friends.
recently: She has just changed jobs.
roughly (more or less): They are just about the same height.
simply: There is just no reason to lie to me like that.
soon: The plane is just about to take off.
What a fantastic word! It is just so useful!
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