justly
gb/d͡ʒˈʌstli/ us/d͡ʒˈʌstli/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 3900
Maana
maana 0
adverb
B1
property
1
in a fair and right way
In a way that is fair and right.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to treat [someone] justly
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'justly' with 'just' meaning 'only', but 'justly' refers to fairness or moral rightness.
Visawe
fairly (A more common and general term for acting without bias.)
Vinyume
unfairly (Describes actions done without fairness or justice.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
treat justly
|act justly
|justly deserved
|justly proud
|justly famous
Mada
ethics
|law
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to be justly [adjective]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes think 'justly' here means 'exactly', but it means 'for a good reason'.
Visawe
rightfully (Emphasizes that something is correct or deserved according to rules or morals.)
Vinyume
wrongfully (Describes something done without right or proper reason.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
justly proud
|justly famous
|justly accused
Mada
emotions
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He is justly proud of his son.
- The town is justly famous for its food.
- She was justly given an award.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
justly
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈʌstli/
US/d͡ʒˈʌstli/
Silabi na mkazo
justly (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (justly)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: justly
- Plural: justlies
Familia ya neno
Semi
justly so
1/d͡ʒˈʌstli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
deserved and reasonable result
Used to say that something is deserved or right.
Mifano
- He was promoted, and justly so, after years of hard work.
- She is admired by her peers, and justly so.