American English
/ʤəst̚/
One syllable.
Only a very short time before now or before another stated time.
The usual pronunciation of “just” is /ʤəst/. In natural speech, when the word is not emphasized, its vowel can be very short and may sound closer to /ʤɪst/.
Only a very short time before now or before another stated time.
I just got home.
She had just left when I called.
In this meaning, Spanish usually uses “acabar de” or “recién,” not “justo.”
just now · have just arrived · just before
subject + just + past-tense verb
subject + has/have just + past participle
In exactly the place, amount, way, or degree needed or mentioned.
This is just what I needed.
The bank is just across the street.
just right · just what I need · just the same
just + what/who/where + subject + verb
subject + verb + just + number/amount
Only; no more than the person, thing, or amount mentioned.
I have just one question.
The ticket costs just ten dollars.
just one · just a little · just a minute
just + a/an/one + noun
subject + verb + just + noun phrase
Used before a word or phrase to add emphasis, or before a request to make it sound less strong.
That movie was just incredible.
Just leave the keys on the table.
In a request, Spanish may show the softer tone with “por favor” instead of a direct translation.
just amazing · just say · just let me know · just wait
just + adjective
just + base verb + ...
as a precaution, because something might happen
Take a charger just in case.
at the latest possible moment, before it is too late
We got there just in time for dinner.
at exactly the same time as, or in the same way as
Just as I opened the door, the phone rang.