Synonyms for just
dʒʌstjust

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1. just

   But ranges from the faintest contrast to absolute negation; as, I am willing to go, but (on the other hand) content to stay; he is not an honest man, but (on the contrary) a villain. The contrast may be with a silent thought; as, but let us go (it being understood that we might stay longer). In restrictive use, except and excepting are slightly more emphatic than but; we say, no injury but a scratch; or, no injury except some painful bruises. Such expressions as "words are but breath" (nothing but) may be referred to the restrictive use by ellipsis. So may the use of but in the sense of unless; as, "it never rains but it pours." To the same head must be referred the conditional use; as, "you may go, but with your father's consent" (i. e., "provided you have," "except that you must have," etc.). "Doubt but" is now less used than the more logical "doubt that." But never becomes a full synonym for and; and adds something like, but adds something different; "brave and tender" implies that tenderness is natural to the brave; "brave but tender" implies that bravery and tenderness are rarely combined. For the concessive use, compare NOTWITHSTANDING.

   Synonyms:
   and, barely, besides, but, except, further, however, merely, moreover, nevertheless, notwithstanding, notwithstanding, only, provided, save, still, that, tho, unless, yet

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1. just

   Synonyms:
   exact, fitting, true, fair, proportioned, harmonious, honest, reasonable, sound, honorable, normal, impartial, equitable, upright, regular, orderly, lawful, right, righteous, proper

   Antonyms:
   inexact, misfitted, disproportioned, illproportioned, untrue, inharmonious, unfair, unreasonable, unsound, dishonorable, partial, unequitable, unjust, irregular, abnormal, disorderly

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1. justadjective

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

   "a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln; "a kind and just man"; "a just reward"; "his just inheritance"

   Synonyms:
   fair, equitable, good, upright

   Antonyms:
   wrongful, unjust, actionable, unrighteous

2. equitable, justadjective

   fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

   "equitable treatment of all citizens"; "an equitable distribution of gifts among the children"

   Synonyms:
   fair, equitable, good, upright

   Antonyms:
   unjust, actionable, wrongful, unrighteous

3. fair, justadjective

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

   "a fair referee"; "fair deal"; "on a fair footing"; "a fair fight"; "by fair means or foul"

   Synonyms:
   upright, mediocre, reasonable, fair(a), middling, comely, bonny, average, good, fair, sightly, clean, fairish, equitable, honest, bonnie

   Antonyms:
   actionable, unjust, wrongful, unrighteous

4. good, just, uprightadverb

   of moral excellence

   "a genuinely good person"; "a just cause"; "an upright and respectable man"

   Synonyms:
   dear, good, beneficial, in effect(p), unspoiled, skillful, sound, secure, serious, effective, upright, salutary, in force(p), vertical, skilful, practiced, equitable, estimable, expert, erect, proficient, full, honest, unsloped, respectable, undecomposed, unspoilt, fair, ripe, safe, adept, honorable, dependable, well(p), right, near

   Antonyms:
   unrighteous, wrongful, unjust, actionable

5. merely, simply, just, only, butadverb

   and nothing more

   "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child"; "hopes that last but a moment"

   Synonyms:
   solely, plainly, hardly, alone, barely, exclusively, only if, but, only, entirely, scarce, just now, simply, merely, precisely, only when, exactly, scarcely

   Antonyms:
   wrongful, actionable, unrighteous, unjust

6. precisely, exactly, justadverb

   indicating exactness or preciseness

   "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"; "it was just as he said--the jewel was gone"; "it has just enough salt"

   Synonyms:
   on the nose, barely, but, just now, on the dot, simply, merely, incisively, scarcely, hardly, on the button, precisely, only, exactly, scarce

   Antonyms:
   unjust, actionable, unrighteous, wrongful

7. just, just nowadverb

   only a moment ago

   "he has just arrived"; "the sun just now came out"

   Synonyms:
   barely, just now, simply, merely, scarcely, exactly, but, precisely, scarce, hardly, only

   Antonyms:
   wrongful, unjust, actionable, unrighteous

8. just, simplyadverb

   absolutely

   "I just can't take it anymore"; "he was just grand as Romeo"; "it's simply beautiful!"

   Synonyms:
   barely, just now, simply, merely, scarcely, plainly, exactly, but, precisely, scarce, hardly, only

   Antonyms:
   unjust, unrighteous, wrongful, actionable

9. barely, hardly, just, scarcely, scarceadverb

   only a very short time before

   "they could barely hear the speaker"; "we hardly knew them"; "just missed being hit"; "had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open"; "would have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave"- W.B.Yeats

   Synonyms:
   barely, hardly, scarcely, merely, scantily, exactly, simply, but, precisely, scarce, only, just now

   Antonyms:
   wrongful, unjust, actionable, unrighteous

10. justadverb

    exactly at this moment or the moment described

    "we've just finished painting the walls, so don't touch them";

    Synonyms:
    barely, just now, simply, merely, scarcely, exactly, but, precisely, scarce, hardly, only

    Antonyms:
    unjust, actionable, wrongful, unrighteous

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. egalitarianism

   being "just" is equal to being "equal"

   Submitted by JP03 on October 23, 2014  

2. fair

   Submitted by anonymous on April 27, 2021  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. justadjective

   Synonyms:
   equitable, right, rightful, lawful, reasonable

2. justadjective

   Synonyms:
   honest, fair, upright, righteous, blameless, pure, conscientious, uncorrupt, virtuous, honorable, impartial, even-handed, straightforward

3. justadjective

   Synonyms:
   exact, true, proper, accurate, correct, normal, regular

4. justadjective

   Synonyms:
   deserved, merited, condign, suitable, due

5. justadjective

   Synonyms:
   exactly, precisely

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1. justadjective

   Synonyms:
   upright, honest, conscientious, honorable, straightforward, condign, merited, deserved, due, reasonable, conscionable, equitable, fair, unbiased, impartial correct, exact, accurate, proper, appropriate

   Antonyms:
   dishonest, inequitable, undeserved, unjust

2. justadverb

   Synonyms:
   precisely, exactly, closely, nearly, almost, barely, scarcely, only

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1. List of paraphrases for "just":

   only, simply, fair, merely, precisely, alone, solely, exactly, barely, right, mere, equitable, jen, simple, net, len, juste, purely, recently, impartial, exclusively, solo, immediately, righteous, single, little, that, scarcely, fairly, slightly

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1. The Australian:

   I think the stress of being number one in the world is a motivating factor for me just because I don't want to lose it, it's really important for me to make sure I stick to my processes and do all the hard work I can to try to stay there for as long as I can.

2. Benjamin Johnson:

   It is not growing like a tree in bulk doth make man better be; Or standing long an oak, three hundred year, To fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere, A lily of a day is fairer in May Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant of flower and light, In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures, life may perfect be.

3. Darren Cahill:

   Nobody wants to see RG canceled ... just all work together to fix a schedule that makes sense when things clear up a bit, players, tournaments, majors, men and women all in a room. Now is a bit early for answers.

4. Eli Steele:

   In fact, what we did was take our own fate – which we had just won – [and] put it in the hands of other people, and that's where I think we made a mistake.

5. Elizabeth Warnock Fernea:

   Nobody is ever met at the airport when beginning a new adventure. It's just not done.