Define just. just synonyms, just pronunciation, just translation, English dictionary definition of just. adj. 1. Honorable and fair in one's dealings and actions: a just ruler.
just1 ( just), 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;
Just is an adjective commonly used to describe something that is fair, equitable, or morally right. It can refer to actions, decisions, or situations that are in accordance with principles of justice and fairness.
If you describe a situation, action, or idea as just, you mean that it is right or acceptable according to particular moral principles, such as respect for all human beings.
In this case, ‘just’ is normally used with the ‘present perfect’ in British English and ‘past simple’ in American English. I’ve just had lunch. I’m stuffed! (I had lunch a few minutes ago. I can’t eat now.) Sorry, Mr. Ryan has just left. Can I give him a message? (Mr. Ryan went home 2 minutes ago.) How can you complain about finding a job?
