Spell Bee Word: just

Basic Details

Word: Just

Part of Speech: Adjective / Adverb

Meaning: Fair and morally right; exactly, precisely, or recently.

Synonyms: Fair, righteous, impartial, exactly, precisely

Antonyms: Unfair, biased, unjust, wrongly

Idioms and Phrases

1. Just in time: Arriving or happening at the last possible moment. Example: "He arrived just in time to catch the train."
2. Just as well: Fortunately; it is good that. Example: "It rained today, so we stayed home-just as well."

Usage Examples

Example 1: It is just to treat everyone equally.

Example 2: She arrived just before the meeting started.

Example 3: The solution was just what we needed.

Fun Fact

The word "just" comes from the Latin word "justus," meaning "lawful" or "righteous." It has been used in English since the 13th century.

Famous Quote

"Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "just" mean?

a) Fair and morally right
b) Wrong
c) Heavy
d) Large

Answer: a) Fair and morally right

2. Which is a synonym of "just"?

a) Righteous
b) Biased
c) Unfair
d) Wrong

Answer: a) Righteous

3. Which is an antonym of "just"?

a) Impartial
b) Fair
c) Unfair
d) Right

Answer: c) Unfair

4. Which sentence uses "just" correctly?

a) He treated everyone just and equally.
b) The cat just runs away.
c) She just her homework yesterday.
d) We just playing in the park.

Answer: a) He treated everyone just and equally.

5. What does the idiom "just in time" mean?

a) Too late
b) At the last possible moment
c) Early morning
d) Never

Answer: b) At the last possible moment