just

(used for emphasis) absolutely.

“I just can't take it anymore”

“he was just grand as Romeo”

Indicating exactness or preciseness.

“it was just as he said--the jewel was gone”

“it has just enough salt”

By a little.

“I only just caught the bus”

“he finished the marathon in just under 3 hours”

And nothing more.

“just a scratch”

Only a moment ago.

“he has just arrived”

“the sun just now came out”

Only a very short time before.

Used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting.

“a just and lasting peace”

“a kind and just man”

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

Of moral excellence.

“a just cause”

Fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience.