Just vs. Exactly

Just vs. Exactly — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Just and Exactly

Justadjective

Factually right, correct; factual.

It is a just assessment of the facts.

Exactlyadverb

(manner) without approximation; precisely.

Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.The edge is not exactly straight.

Justadjective

Rationally right, correct.

Exactlyadverb

(focus) Used to provide emphasis.

It was exactly an Eastern gray squirrel.He divided the coins exactly in half.He did it that way exactly to prove the point.His complaint was exactly that she failed to meet the deadline by four days.

Justadjective

Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.

It looks like a just solution at first glance.

Exactlyinterjection

Signifies agreement or recognition.

So you're saying that we have only three days left? / Yes, exactly!
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Justadjective

Proper, adequate.

Exactlyadverb

indicating exactness or preciseness;

he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to doit was just as he said--the jewel was goneit has just enough salt

Justadverb

Only, simply, merely.

Plant just a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them.He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.

Exactlyadverb

just as it should be;

`Precisely, my lord,' he said

Justadverb

(sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.

Just follow the directions on the box.

Exactlyadverb

in a precise manner;

she always expressed herself precisely
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Justadverb

(speech act) Used to convey a less serious or formal tone

I just called to say "hi".

Justadverb

(speech act) Used to show humility.

Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.

Justadverb

(degree) absolutely, positively

It is just splendid!

Justadverb

Moments ago, recently.

They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk.

Justadverb

By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.

The fastball just missed my head!The piece just might fit.

Justadverb

Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

He wants everything just right for the big day.

Justinterjection

(slang) Expressing dismay or discontent.

Justnoun

A joust, tournament.

Justverb

To joust, fight a tournament.

Justadjective

used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting;

a just and lasting peacea kind and just mana just rewardhis just inheritance

Justadjective

implying justice dictated by reason, conscience, and a natural sense of what is fair to all;

equitable treatment of all citizensan equitable distribution of gifts among the children

Justadjective

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; or conforming with established standards or rules;

a fair refereefair dealon a fair footinga fair fightby fair means or foul

Justadjective

of moral excellence;

a genuinely good persona just causean upright and respectable manthe life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous

Justadverb

and nothing more;

I was merely askingit is simply a matter of timejust a scratchhe was only a childhopes that last but a moment

Justadverb

indicating exactness or preciseness;

he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to doit was just as he said--the jewel was goneit has just enough salt

Justadverb

only a moment ago;

he has just arrivedthe sun just now came out

Justadverb

absolutely;

I just can't take it anymorehe was just grand as Romeoit's simply beautiful!

Justadverb

by a small margin;

they could barely hear the speakerwe hardly knew themjust missed being hithad scarcely rung the bell when the door flew openwould have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave