justly
gb/d͡ʒˈʌstli/ us/d͡ʒˈʌstli/
B1
Inglês
~ 3900
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
B1
property
1
in a fair and right way
In a way that is fair and right.
Padrão de uso:
to treat [someone] justly
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'justly' with 'just' meaning 'only', but 'justly' refers to fairness or moral rightness.
Sinónimos
fairly (A more common and general term for acting without bias.)
Antónimos
unfairly (Describes actions done without fairness or justice.)
Colocações
treat justly
|act justly
|justly deserved
|justly proud
|justly famous
Temas
ethics
|law
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She was justly praised for her hard work.
- The law must be applied justly to all citizens.
- He felt he had been justly punished for his mistake.
- The judge ruled justly, considering all the evidence.
- They were justly proud of their achievements.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The teacher treated all students justly.
- He was justly happy with the result.
- She was justly proud of her work.
- The rules must be used justly.
adverb
B2
property
2
with good reason
For a good and fair reason; deservedly.
Padrão de uso:
to be justly [adjective]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think 'justly' here means 'exactly', but it means 'for a good reason'.
Sinónimos
rightfully (Emphasizes that something is correct or deserved according to rules or morals.)
Antónimos
wrongfully (Describes something done without right or proper reason.)
Colocações
justly proud
|justly famous
|justly accused
Temas
emotions
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She was justly proud of her success.
- The city is justly famous for its historic buildings.
- He was justly accused of cheating after the evidence was found.
- They are justly regarded as leaders in their field.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He is justly proud of his son.
- The town is justly famous for its food.
- She was justly given an award.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
justly
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈʌstli/
US/d͡ʒˈʌstli/
Sílabas e acento
justly (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (justly)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: justly
- Plural: justlies
Família de palavras
Expressões
justly so
1/d͡ʒˈʌstli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
deserved and reasonable result
Used to say that something is deserved or right.
Exemplos
- He was promoted, and justly so, after years of hard work.
- She is admired by her peers, and justly so.