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Spell Bee Word: Just


What does just mean?

Word: Just

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: Just means only, or a very short time before now.

How do you spell just?

Syllables: just

Tricky part: Just ends in st. Children sometimes drop the t and write jus.

Watch out for: jus, jusd

Memory tip: The end of just is st, the same two letters that end fast and best.

Idioms and Phrases

  1. just in time: Not late, at the last moment. Example: "We reached the station just in time for the train."

Just in a sentence

Example 1: I just want one sweet.

Example 2: Wait just a minute, Mum.

Example 3: The bus has just left.

Fun Fact

Just has another meaning too: a just person is fair to everyone. The word justice comes from the same idea.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) mor
b) just

Show answer

a) mor. More ends with a silent e; mor leaves it off.

Sound Check

Choose the word which rhymes with 'just':

a) post
b) dust

Show answer

b) dust. Dust rhymes with just. Post looks alike but has a long o.

Spellacadabra

Remove one letter to make a meaningful word:

juust

a) u
b) j

Show answer

a) u. Juust has two u's; drop one.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sentence uses just to mean only?

a) The train has just gone.
b) I just came home.
c) I have just one pencil.
d) She has just woken up.

Show answer

c) I have just one pencil.

2. The bus has just left. This means it left ___.

a) a week ago
b) last month
c) last year
d) a moment ago

Show answer

d) a moment ago

More words from this list

name, post, song, too, yes, born, date, form

Next steps

How to participate in CREST International Spell Bee

The CREST International Spell Bee (CSB) is conducted in two editions – CREST International Spell Bee - Summer (CSB) and CREST International Spell Bee - Winter (CSBW) – giving students across the globe an opportunity to showcase and enhance their spelling proficiency. Designed for young learners from Senior KG to Class 8, the competition focuses on word-building, pronunciation, and vocabulary enrichment, helping students develop strong linguistic skills.

Steps to Participate:

Step 1: Visit the registration page and complete the registration with your desired subject.

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Step 3: After login, go to dashboard and click on Book slot/Take Exam

Step 4: Schedule your exam date and preferred time.

Step 5: Log in with your credentials on the exam day at the scheduled time and take the exam.

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