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just⋅ly

  [juhst-lee]
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–adverb
1. in a just manner; honestly; fairly: Deal justly with the prisoners.
2. in conformity to fact or rule; accurately.
3. deservedly; as deserved.
Origin:
1300–50; ME; see just 1 , -ly
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just 1   (jŭst)   
adj.  

  1. Honorable and fair in one's dealings and actions: a just ruler. See Synonyms at fair1.

  2. Consistent with what is morally right; righteous: a just cause.

  3. Properly due or merited: just deserts.

  4. Law Valid within the law; lawful: just claims.

  5. Suitable or proper in nature; fitting: a just touch of solemnity.

  6. Based on fact or sound reason; well-founded: a just appraisal.

adv.   (jəst, jĭst; jŭst when stressed)

  1. Precisely; exactly: just enough salt.

  2. Only a moment ago: He just arrived.

  3. By a narrow margin; barely: just missed being hit; just caught the bus before it pulled away.

  4. At a little distance: just down the road.

  5. Merely; only: just a scratch.

  6. Simply; certainly: It's just beautiful!

  7. Perhaps; possibly: I just may go.


[Middle English juste, from Old French, from Latin iūstus; see yewes- in Indo-European roots.]
just'ly adv., just'ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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