Definition of just

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• just is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• just is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• just is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of just

• (used for emphasis) absolutely (adverb)

  Examples

  1. I just can't take it anymore
  2. he was just grand as Romeo

  Synonyms

  1. simply
• indicating exactness or preciseness (adverb)

  Examples

  1. it was just as he said--the jewel was gone
  2. it has just enough salt

  Synonyms

  1. exactly
  2. precisely
  3. properly
• free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. fair
• of moral excellence (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a just cause

  Synonyms

  1. good
  2. upright
• by a little (adverb)

  Examples

  1. I only just caught the bus
  2. he finished the marathon in just under 3 hours
  3. the batter just missed being hit

  Synonyms

  1. barely
• and nothing more (adverb)

  Examples

  1. just a scratch

  Synonyms

  1. but
  2. merely
  3. only
  4. simply
• only a moment ago (adverb)

  Examples

  1. he has just arrived
  2. the sun just now came out

  Synonyms

  1. just now
• fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. equitable
• only a very short time before (adverb)

  Synonyms

  1. barely
  2. hardly
  3. scarce
  4. scarcely
• used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a just and lasting peace
  2. a kind and just man
  3. a just reward
  4. his just inheritance

See definition of just in Merriam Webster