just
gb/d͡ʒˈʌst/ us/d͡ʒˈʌst/
A2
Inglés
~ 100
éppen, csak, igazságos, jogos, épphogy, alig
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
just [verb]
I just saw her at the store.
Épp az előbb láttam a boltban.
We arrived just in time for the movie.
Éppen időben érkeztünk a filmre.
This shirt is just my size.
He’s just a child.
It happened just now.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I just ate lunch.
Épp most ebédeltem.
She is just a student.
Ő csak egy diák.
We got here just in time.
It happened just now.
This is just right for me.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'just' with 'only' in time expressions; 'I only arrived' can sound different from 'I just arrived'.
Significado
exactly, only, or simply
Colocaciones
just now
|just enough
|just about
|just in time
|just right
Sinónimos
only (Focuses on limitation or exclusivity, without implying exact timing.)
|
exactly (Focuses more strongly on precision without the other senses of 'just'.)
Antónimos
approximately (Suggests inexactness, the opposite of 'just' when meaning 'exactly'.)
Temas
daily life
|time
|degree
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used to mean exactly, only, or a very short time ago.
Used to indicate exactness, a small amount of time ago, or limitation to a small extent.
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
a just [decision/action]
The judge made a just ruling.
A bíró igazságos ítéletet hozott.
They are fighting for a just cause.
Egy jogos ügyért harcolnak.
Everyone deserves a just trial.
It was a just punishment for the crime.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The law should be just.
A törvénynek igazságosnak kell lennie.
A good leader is just.
Egy jó vezető igazságos.
The teacher gave a just grade.
We want a just world.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'just' (fair) with 'just' (only). Context determines meaning.
Significado
morally fair or right
Colocaciones
a just society
|just cause
|just decision
|just punishment
Sinónimos
fair (Common in everyday contexts; less formal than 'just'.)
|
equitable (More formal and often used in legal or policy contexts.)
Antónimos
unfair (Direct opposite; not fair or unjust.)
|
unjust (Formal opposite; lacking justice or fairness.)
Temas
ethics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Fair and morally right.
Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.
B1
3
Patrón de uso:
just [verb/adjective] enough to [do something]
We just made it before the doors closed.
Épphogy bejutottunk, mielőtt becsukódtak az ajtók.
He just passed the exam.
Épphogy átment a vizsgán.
I could just see the top of the mountain from here.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I just passed the test.
Épphogy átmentem a teszten.
We just caught the bus.
Épphogy elértük a buszt.
She could just reach the shelf.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with 'exactly'; here it means 'almost not', not precision.
Significado
barely or almost not
Colocaciones
just enough
|just manage to
|just make it
Sinónimos
barely (Emphasizes difficulty or minimal margin more strongly than 'just'.)
Antónimos
easily (Indicates something done with no difficulty, opposite of 'barely'.)
Temas
degree
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Almost not; by a very small amount.
By only a small amount; almost not or almost the case.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
just
AFI
GB/d͡ʒˈʌst/
US/d͡ʒˈʌst/
Sílabas y acento
just (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (just)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: just
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
just in case
1/d͡ʒˈʌst ˈɪn kˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
as a precautionary measure
Used to say you do something to be safe, even if it may not be needed.
Ejemplos
- Take an umbrella, just in case it rains.
- I brought extra batteries, just in case.
just in time
1/d͡ʒˈʌst ˈɪn tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
at the last possible moment
At the last moment before it is too late.
Ejemplos
- We got there just in time for the show.
- He caught the train just in time.
just about
1/d͡ʒˈʌst əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
almost or nearly
Almost; very close to being true or happening.
Ejemplos
- I'm just about ready to leave.
- I’ve just about finished my homework.
- This project is just about finished.
- That’s just about the best meal I’ve ever had.
just so you know
1/d͡ʒˈʌst sˈoʊ jˈu nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
'For your information' casually stated
Used before telling someone something they might want to know, but do not need to act on.
Ejemplos
- Just so you know, the meeting has been moved to 3 PM.
- Just so you know, I’m leaving early today.
just so you know
2/d͡ʒˈʌst sˈoʊ jˈu nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
for your information before action/event
Used before giving information you think someone should know.
Ejemplos
- Just so you know, the meeting starts at 9 sharp.
- Just so you know, tickets are almost sold out.
just like that
1/d͡ʒˈʌst lˈaɪk ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
informal
suddenly and easily without warning
Happening suddenly and without effort or warning.
Ejemplos
- He quit his job, just like that.
- She solved the problem, just like that.
- The problem was solved, just like that.
just like that
2/d͡ʒˈʌst lˈaɪk ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
informal
suddenly and easily
Happening very quickly and without effort or warning.
Ejemplos
- He quit his job just like that.
- The problem was solved just like that.