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'just' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'just' with 20 example sentences.


just adjective

: used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting

: fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

: free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

: of moral excellence

just adverb

: and nothing more

: indicating exactness or preciseness

: only a moment ago

: (used for emphasis) absolutely

: only a very short time before

: possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)

: exactly at this moment or the moment described

: by a little


  • I just don't know what to say.
  • I just went to check something.
  • You're just like your father.
  • I've just finished reading this book.
  • I just have a couple of questions.
  • I just received your letter.
  • I thought that this was just between us.
  • I'm just trying to understand you.
  • I just want to be with you.
  • This isn't something just anyone can do.
  • That's just a personal opinion.
  • Let me sleep just a little bit longer.
  • I'm just asking questions.
  • Why didn't you just tell the truth?
  • It's just a simple cold.
  • I just want to find out what happened.
  • She says she just wanted to be loved.
  • I got the message just this morning.
  • Just don't look down.
  • You just need to find the right words.
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