just
gb/d͡ʒˈʌst/ us/d͡ʒˈʌst/
A2
Anglais
~ 100
Sens
0 sens
adverb
A2
relation
1
exactly, only, or simply
Used to mean exactly, only, or a very short time ago.
Schéma d’usage :
just [verb]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'just' with 'only' in time expressions; 'I only arrived' can sound different from 'I just arrived'.
Synonymes
only (Focuses on limitation or exclusivity, without implying exact timing.)
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exactly (Focuses more strongly on precision without the other senses of 'just'.)
Antonymes
approximately (Suggests inexactness, the opposite of 'just' when meaning 'exactly'.)
Collocations
just now
|just enough
|just about
|just in time
|just right
Thèmes
daily life
|time
|degree
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- I just saw her at the store.
- We arrived just in time for the movie.
- This shirt is just my size.
- He’s just a child.
- It happened just now.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I just ate lunch.
- She is just a student.
- We got here just in time.
- It happened just now.
- This is just right for me.
adjective
B1
property
2
morally fair or right
Fair and morally right.
Schéma d’usage :
a just [decision/action]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'just' (fair) with 'just' (only). Context determines meaning.
Synonymes
fair (Common in everyday contexts; less formal than 'just'.)
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equitable (More formal and often used in legal or policy contexts.)
Antonymes
unfair (Direct opposite; not fair or unjust.)
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unjust (Formal opposite; lacking justice or fairness.)
Collocations
a just society
|just cause
|just decision
|just punishment
Thèmes
ethics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The judge made a just ruling.
- They are fighting for a just cause.
- Everyone deserves a just trial.
- It was a just punishment for the crime.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The law should be just.
- A good leader is just.
- The teacher gave a just grade.
- We want a just world.
adverb
B1
property
3
barely or almost not
Almost not; by a very small amount.
Schéma d’usage :
just [verb/adjective] enough to [do something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with 'exactly'; here it means 'almost not', not precision.
Synonymes
barely (Emphasizes difficulty or minimal margin more strongly than 'just'.)
Antonymes
easily (Indicates something done with no difficulty, opposite of 'barely'.)
Collocations
just enough
|just manage to
|just make it
Thèmes
degree
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- We just made it before the doors closed.
- He just passed the exam.
- I could just see the top of the mountain from here.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I just passed the test.
- We just caught the bus.
- She could just reach the shelf.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
just
API
GB/d͡ʒˈʌst/
US/d͡ʒˈʌst/
Syllabes et accentuation
just (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (just)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: just
Famille de mots
Expressions
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- He quit his job just like that.
- The problem was solved just like that.