just

strong /dʒʌst/

weak /dʒəst/ adv

Definition

A2 a very short time ago: I’ve just seen him. We’ve only just begun.

A2 now or very soon: The movie is just beginning. I’m just coming!

B1 only: I’ll just have a small piece. He just wants to win. The movie is not just about love.

B1 used to make something you are saying strong: I just hate it!

B1 almost not: This dress only just fits.

B1 exactly: Tim looks just like his father.

just about B1 almost: I think I’ve remembered just about everything.

be just about to do something B1 to be going to do something very soon: I was just about to phone you.

just as bad, good, clever, etc. (as someone/something) B1 equally bad, good, clever, etc.: He’s just as clever as his brother.

just before, over, under, etc. B1 a little before, over, under, etc. something else: It costs just under £10.

it’s just as well › used to say that it is lucky that something happened: It’s just as well we brought an umbrella.

(Definition of just adv from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to manage not to be destroyed, harmed or permanently affected by the difficult situation you...

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