/ Dictionary / Index J just: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: just Pronunciation: ( just), [key] — adj. guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness: We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations. done or made according to principle; equitable; proper: a just reply. based on right; rightful; lawful: a just claim. in keeping with truth or fact; true; correct: a just analysis. given or awarded rightly; deserved, as a sentence, punishment, or reward: a just penalty. in accordance with standards or requirements; proper or right: just proportions. (esp. in Biblical use) righteous. actual, real, or genuine. —adv. within a brief preceding time; but a moment before: The sun just came out. exactly or precisely: This is just what I mean. by a narrow margin; barely: The arrow just missed the mark. only or merely: He was just a clerk until he became ambitious. actually; really; positively: The weather is just glorious. just Pronunciation: ( just), [key] — n., v.i. joust. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: just (Thesaurus) jus soli justaucorps Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fabricate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language