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{ "term": "just", "partOfSpeech": "adverb", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "only", "sensetop": "just for somethingjust to do something", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "There is just one method that might work." }, { "text": "I decided to learn Japanese **just for fun**.", "contextForm": "just for something" }, { "text": "I waited an hour just to see you.", "contextForm": "just to do something" }, { "text": "‘Can I help you?’ ‘No thanks, **I'm just looking**.’ *(= in a shop)*" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "simply", "labels": "(informal)(informal)", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "It was just an ordinary day." }, { "text": "I **just want** to help." }, { "text": "I **just think** you should wait a bit." }, { "text": "We'll **just have to** hope for the best." }, { "text": "I'm **just saying** there are risks involved." }, { "text": "I'm just glad you're OK." }, { "text": "That's **just plain** stupid." }, { "text": "I **can't just** drop all my commitments." }, { "text": "This essay is **just not good enough**." }, { "text": "I didn't mean to upset you. **It's just that** I had to tell somebody." }, { "text": "This is not **just another** disaster movie—it's a masterpiece." }, { "text": "It has to be green—and **not just any** green, but a very precise shade of olive." }, { "text": "**Just because** you're older than me **doesn't mean** you know everything." }, { "text": "It **just kind of** happened." }, { "text": "If she doesn't like, that's **just too** bad." }, { "text": "I'm **just so** sick of this." }, { "text": "They just never give up." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "by a small amount", "sensetop": "just over somethingjust under somethingjust after/before something just after/before…just prior to somethingjust short of something", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "You've just missed her." }, { "text": "They **just made it**, boarding the aircraft minutes before take-off." }, { "text": "I **only just** caught the train." }, { "text": "Inflation fell to just over 4 per cent.", "contextForm": "just over something" }, { "text": "The painting sold for just under £6 million.", "contextForm": "just under something" }, { "text": "I got here just after nine.", "contextForm": "just after/before something" }, { "text": "They must have got there just before I did.", "contextForm": "just after/before…" }, { "text": "He visited Guatemala just prior to his death.", "contextForm": "just prior to something" }, { "text": "They're now the largest party, through just short of an overall majority.", "contextForm": "just short of something" } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "used to say that you/somebody did something or something happened very recently", "labels": "(especially North American English)(especially North American English)North American EnglishNorth American EnglishBritish EnglishBritish EnglishNorth American English(British English)(North American English)", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I've just heard the news." }, { "text": "When you arrived, he had **only just** left." }, { "text": "She has just been telling us about her trip to Rome." }, { "text": "I just saw him a moment ago." }, { "text": "She was just here." }, { "text": "Just last week it was snowing and now it's 25 degrees." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "at this/that moment; now", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I'm just finishing my book." }, { "text": "I was just beginning to enjoy myself when we had to leave." }, { "text": "I'm just off *(= I am leaving now)*." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "exactly", "sensetop": "just like somebody/somethingjust what…just as…just on something", "labels": "(British English)", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "This jacket is just my size." }, { "text": "With him, everything always has to be **just right**." }, { "text": "This gadget is **just the thing** for getting those nails out." }, { "text": "**Just my luck** *(= the sort of bad luck I usually have)*. My phone needs recharging." }, { "text": "You're **just in time**." }, { "text": "She looks just like her mother.", "contextForm": "just like somebody/something" }, { "text": "It's just what I wanted!", "contextForm": "just what…" }, { "text": "It's just as I thought.", "contextForm": "just as…" }, { "text": "It's just on six *(= exactly six o'clock)*.", "contextForm": "just on something" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "at the same moment as", "sensetop": "just as…", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The clock struck six just as I arrived." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "no less than; equally", "sensetop": "just as good, nice, easily, etc.", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She's just as smart as her sister." }, { "text": "You can get there just as cheaply by plane." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "going to do something only a few moments from now or then", "sensetop": "just about to do somethingjust going to do something", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The water's just about to boil.", "contextForm": "just about to do something" }, { "text": "I was just going to tell you when you interrupted.", "contextForm": "just going to do something" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "really; completely", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "The food was just wonderful!" }, { "text": "The trip was just amazing!" }, { "text": "Relax—you're doing **just fine**." }, { "text": "I can just imagine his reaction." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 11, "definition": "used in orders to get somebody’s attention, give permission, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "Just listen to what I'm saying, will you!" }, { "text": "Just help yourselves." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 12, "definition": "used to make a polite request, excuse, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "Could you just help me with this box, please?" }, { "text": "I've just got a few things to do first." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 13, "definition": "used to show a slight possibility that something is true or will happen", "sensetop": "could/might/may just", "examples": [ { "text": "Try asking Mike—he might just know the answer." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 14, "definition": "used to agree with somebody", "cefr": "c2", "examples": [ { "text": "‘He's very pompous.’ ‘Isn't he just?’" } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "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", "examples": [ { "text": "The weather was so bad we might just as well have stayed at home." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "because of the possibility of something happening", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "You'd better take the keys in case I'm out." }, { "text": "You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case." }, { "text": "In case *(= if it is true that)* you’re wondering why Jo’s here—let me explain…" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "it is a good thing", "examples": [ { "text": "It is just as well that we didn't leave any later or we'd have missed him." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that you would equally well like to do something as do something else that has been suggested", "examples": [ { "text": "I'd just as soon stay at home as go out tonight." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "almost; very nearly", "examples": [ { "text": "I've met just about everyone." }, { "text": "‘Did you reach your sales target?’ ‘Just about.’" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "approximately", "examples": [ { "text": "She should be arriving just about now." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "suddenly, without warning or explanation", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to ask somebody to wait for a short time", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "‘Is Mr Burns available?’ ‘Just a second, please—I'll check.’" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "at this moment", "examples": [ { "text": "Come and see me later—I'm busy just now." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "during this present period", "examples": [ { "text": "Business is good just now." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "only a short time ago", "examples": [ { "text": "I saw her just now." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "later; in a short period of time", "labels": "(South African English, informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "done or arranged very accurately or carefully", "examples": [ { "text": "He liked polishing the furniture and making everything just so." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "at that moment", "examples": [ { "text": "Just then, someone knocked at the front door." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "exactly what is needed in a particular situation", "labels": "(informal, approving)", "examples": [ { "text": "That cup of tea was just the ticket." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used when commenting on a situation to suggest that you could say something more or worse but prefer not to", "examples": [ { "text": "Let's just say he wasn't very happy about the decision *(= he was very unhappy or angry about it)*." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "not now but probably quite soon", "examples": [ { "text": "I can't give you the money just yet." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/dʒʌst/", "audio": "ju/just/just__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/dʒʌst/", "audio": "ju/just/just__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "late Middle English: via Old French from Latin justus, from jus ‘law, right’." }