📒 only
- There is just one method that might work.
- just for something I decided to learn Japanese just for fun.
- just to do something I waited an hour just to see you.
📒 simply
- It was just an ordinary day.
- I just want to help.
- I just think you should wait a bit.
📒 by a small amount
- You've just missed her.
- They just made it, boarding the aircraft minutes before take-off.
- I only just caught the train.
📒 used to say that you/somebody did something or something happened very recently
- I've just heard the news.
- When you arrived, he had only just left.
- She has just been telling us about her trip to Rome.
📒 at this/that moment; now
- I'm just finishing my book.
- I was just beginning to enjoy myself when we had to leave.
- I'm just off (= I am leaving now).
📒 exactly
- This jacket is just my size.
- With him, everything always has to be just right.
- This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out.
📒 at the same moment as
- The clock struck six just as I arrived.
📒 no less than; equally
- She's just as smart as her sister.
- You can get there just as cheaply by plane.
📒 going to do something only a few moments from now or then
- just about to do something The water's just about to boil.
- just going to do something I was just going to tell you when you interrupted.
📒 really; completely
- The food was just wonderful!
- The trip was just amazing!
- Relax—you're doing just fine.
📒 used in orders to get somebody’s attention, give permission, etc.
- Just listen to what I'm saying, will you!
- Just help yourselves.
📒 used to make a polite request, excuse, etc.
- Could you just help me with this box, please?
- I've just got a few things to do first.
📒 used to show a slight possibility that something is true or will happen
- Try asking Mike—he might just know the answer.
📒 used to agree with somebody
- ‘He's very pompous.’ ‘Isn't he just?’
📒 used to say that you/somebody would have been in the same position if you had done something else, because you got little benefit or pleasure from what you did do
- The weather was so bad we might just as well have stayed at home.
📒 because of the possibility of something happening
- You'd better take the keys in case I'm out.
- You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case.
- In case (= if it is true that) you’re wondering why Jo’s here—let me explain…
📒 it is a good thing
- It is just as well that we didn't leave any later or we'd have missed him.
📒 used to say that you would equally well like to do something as do something else that has been suggested
- I'd just as soon stay at home as go out tonight.
📒 almost; very nearly
- I've met just about everyone.
- ‘Did you reach your sales target?’ ‘Just about.’
📒 approximately
- She should be arriving just about now.
📒 suddenly, without warning or explanation
📒 used to ask somebody to wait for a short time
- ‘Is Mr Burns available?’ ‘Just a second, please, I'll check.’
📒 at this moment
- Come and see me later—I'm busy just now.
📒 during this present period
- Business is good just now.
📒 only a short time ago
📒 later; in a short period of time
📒 done or arranged very accurately or carefully
- He liked polishing the furniture and making everything just so.
📒 at that moment
- Just then, someone knocked at the front door.
📒 exactly what is needed in a particular situation
- That cup of tea was just the ticket.
📒 used when commenting on a situation to suggest that you could say something more or worse but prefer not to
- Let's just say he wasn't very happy about the decision (= he was very unhappy or angry about it).
📒 not now but probably quite soon
- I can't give you the money just yet.