Just vs. Exactly
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!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 saltJustadverb
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 saidJustadverb
(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 preciselyJustadverb
(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 inheritanceJustadjective
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 childrenJustadjective
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 foulJustadjective
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 virtuousJustadverb
and nothing more;
I was merely askingit is simply a matter of timejust a scratchhe was only a childhopes that last but a momentJustadverb
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 saltJustadverb
only a moment ago;
he has just arrivedthe sun just now came outJustadverb
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
