just: meaning and words from its letters
4 letters · 11 letter points · starts with J · ends with T
Meaning of just
adj
Factually right, correct; factual.
Example: It is a just assessment of the facts.
Rationally right, correct.
Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
Example: It looks like a just solution at first glance.
Proper, adequate.
Listed forms: juster, justest, jes, jest, jist, iust, js.
Source: Wiktionary — just.
adv
- not-comparable
Only, simply, merely.
Example: Just plant a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them.
- not-comparable
Only, simply, merely. Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned.
- not-comparable
Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
Example: Just follow the directions on the box.
- not-comparable
Used to increase the force of an imperative; simply, without questioning.
Example: I'm tired of playing games – just get it done.
Listed forms: jes, jest, jist, iust, js.
Source: Wiktionary — just.
intj
- slang
Expressing dismay or discontent.
Listed forms: jes, jest, jist, iust, js.
Source: Wiktionary — just.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for just.
adjective
fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
adjective
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
adjective
of moral excellence
adverb
and nothing more
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is just in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of just
J(8) + U(1) + S(1) + T(1) = 11 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of just
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from just
4 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in just. Showing up to 24, longest first.