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Just

Juhst

/ˈdʒʌst/

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Syllable breakdown

just

Dictionary meaning

Only a very short time before.

Examples

  • We've just finished painting the walls, so don't touch them.
  • I had just arrived to the party.

Synonyms: barely

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