Just
(adverb)
- Exactly, precisely.
- Very recently.
- Only a moment ago.
- Simply, only.
- Morally correct, fair.
- Used to indicate that a particular situation is happening and that there is no reason to be surprised or concerned.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french juste, from latin justus, from jus 'law, right'.
Examples:
- I just finished my homework.
- I saw her just a minute ago.
- I just want to be alone.
- I'm just trying to help.
- That's not just, it's unfair.
- It's just a small scratch.