just as

conjunction
UK: /ˌdʒʌst ˈæz/
US: /ˌdʒʌst ˈæz/

  1. In the same way, or to the same degree.

    1. He is short, just as his father is short. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fruit tastes sweet, just as I expected it would taste after adding sugar. [ ] [ ]

  2. At the very moment that something happens; exactly when.

    1. Just as I was leaving, the phone rang. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rain started just as we reached the shelter, saving us from getting drenched. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

exactly precisely like as
just as adverb

  1. In the exact way or manner.

    1. Do it just as I showed you. [ ] [ ]
    2. He prepared the coffee just as she liked it, following her precise instructions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "just as" in English means: In the same way, or to the same degree., At the very moment that something happens; exactly when..

The phonetic transcription of "just as" is /ˌdʒʌst ˈæz/ in British English and /ˌdʒʌst ˈæz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "just as": exactly, precisely, like, as.

Example usage of "just as": "He is short, just as his father is short.". More examples on the page.