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only just |
1. adv. recently; just now |
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I've only just cleaned the floor, and you've made muddy tracks! |
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2. adv. barely; by only a small margin |
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I got 51%, so I only just passed the exam. |
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only |
1. adj. Alone in a category. |
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He is the only doctor for miles. |
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The only people in the stadium were the fans: no players, coaches, or officials. |
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That was the only time I went to Turkey. |
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2. adj. Singularly superior; the best. |
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just |
1. adj. Factually right, correct; factual. |
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It is a just assessment of the facts. |
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2. adj. Rationally right, correct. |
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3. adj. Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair. |
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It looks like a just solution at first glance. |
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