not just

adverb
UK: /nɒt dʒʌst/
US: /nɑːt dʒʌst/

  1. Used to indicate that something is not limited to the thing you are mentioning.

    1. He's not just a friend, he's like family to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The festival is not just about music, it's a celebration of local culture and art. [ ] [ ]

  2. Meaning 'as well as' or 'in addition to'. Used to add more information or emphasize something.

    1. I'm tired, not just physically but mentally too. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is not just intelligent, but also incredibly kind and compassionate towards others. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

as well as besides more than
not just conjunction

  1. Used to emphasize that something is more than what was initially stated or implied.

    1. It's not just good, it's excellent! [ ] [ ]
    2. This experience was not just educational, but also deeply inspiring for all of us. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "not just" in English means: Used to indicate that something is not limited to the thing you are mentioning., Meaning 'as well as' or 'in addition to'. Used to add more information or emphasize something..

The phonetic transcription of "not just" is /nɒt dʒʌst/ in British English and /nɑːt dʒʌst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "not just": as well as, besides, more than.

Example usage of "not just": "He's not just a friend, he's like family to me.". More examples on the page.