just

Factually right, correct; factual.

• It is a just assessment of the facts.

Rationally right, correct.

Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.

• It looks like a just solution at first glance.

Proper, adequate.

Only, simply, merely.

• Just plant a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them.
• He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.
• I spent two hours cooking my favorite recipe, just to burn the rice and ruin the meal.

Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned.

• I spent two hours cooking my favorite recipe, just to burn the rice and ruin the meal.
• I helped him out, just for him to betray me.

Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.

• Just follow the directions on the box.

Used to increase the force of an imperative; simply, without questioning.

• I'm tired of playing games – just get it done.

Used to convey a less serious or formal tone. (Can we verify this sense?)

• I just called to say "hi".

Absolutely, positively.

• It is just splendid!
• just fine

Barely, hardly, scarcely. Moments ago, only very recently.

• They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk.
• The fastball just missed my head!
• The fire department arrived just in time.

Moments ago, only very recently.

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

By a narrow margin; closely; narrowly; almost not.

• The fastball just missed my head!
• The fire department arrived just in time.
• The piece just might fit.

Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

• He wants everything just right for the big day.

Expressing dismay or discontent.

A joust, tournament.

To joust, fight a tournament.