Definitions

1. adverb

used to indicate that something has happened recently or is happening at the present moment

“I just ate dinner.”

2. adverb

used to indicate that something is fair or reasonable

“The judge decided to be just and sentence him to the minimum time.”

3. preposition

used to indicate a position or location

“The book is just above my head.”

4. conjunction

used to indicate a contrast between two things

“I wanted to go to the movies, but just as I was about to leave, it started raining.”

5. noun

a person who is fair and impartial

“The just judge made a decision that was fair to both parties.”

6. adjective

fair and reasonable

“The just price of the house is 200,000 dollars.”