{
    "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’."
}