just now

Definition of Just Now in English :

1. just, just now

only a moment ago

Example Sentences:
'he has just arrived'
'the sun just now came out'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Just Now

a.

a very short time ago

b.

at this moment

c. South Africa informal

in a little while

a moment ago

adj.

1. Honorable and fair in one's dealings and actions: a just ruler. See Synonyms at fair¹.

2. Consistent with what is morally right; righteous: a just cause.

3. Properly due or merited: just deserts.

4. Law Valid within the law; lawful: just claims.

5. Suitable or proper in nature; fitting: a just touch of solemnity.

6. Based on fact or sound reason; well-founded: a just appraisal.

adv. (jəst, jĭst; jŭst when stressed)

1. Precisely; exactly: just enough salt.

2. Only a moment ago: He just arrived.

3. By a narrow margin; barely: just missed being hit; just caught the bus before it pulled away.

4. At a little distance: just down the road.

5. Merely; only: just a scratch.

6. Simply; certainly: It's just beautiful!

7. Perhaps; possibly: I just may go.