The difference between Just and Simply

When used as adverbs, just means only, simply, merely, whereas simply means in a simple way or state.


Just is also interjection with the meaning: expressing dismay or discontent.

Just is also noun with the meaning: a joust, tournament.

Just is also verb with the meaning: to joust, fight a tournament.

Just is also adjective with the meaning: factually right, correct.

check bellow for the other definitions of Just and Simply

  1. Just as an adjective:

    Factually right, correct; factual.

    Examples:

    "It is a just assessment of the facts."

  2. Just as an adjective:

    Rationally right, correct.

  3. Just as an adjective:

    Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.

    Examples:

    "It looks like a just solution at first glance."

  4. Just as an adjective:

    Proper, adequate.

  1. Just as an adverb:

    Only, simply, merely.

    Examples:

    "Plant just a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them."

    "He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me."

  2. Just as an adverb (sentence adverb):

    ; simply.

    Examples:

    "'Just follow the directions on the box."

  3. Just as an adverb (speech act):

    Examples:

    "I just called to say "hi"."

  4. Just as an adverb (speech act):

    .

    Examples:

    "Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name."

  5. Just as an adverb (degree):

    absolutely, positively

    Examples:

    "It is just splendid!"

  6. Just as an adverb:

    Moments ago, recently.

    Examples:

    "They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk."

  7. Just as an adverb:

    By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.

    Examples:

    "The fastball just missed my head!"

    "The piece just might fit."

  8. Just as an adverb:

    Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

    Examples:

    "He wants everything just right for the big day."

  1. Just as a noun:

    A joust, tournament.

  1. Just as a verb:

    To joust, fight a tournament.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Fairfax"

  1. Simply as an adverb (manner):

    In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.

    Examples:

    "ant complexly"

  2. Simply as an adverb (manner):

    Plainly; without art or subtlety

    Examples:

    "synonyms: clearly obviously unquestionably"

  3. Simply as an adverb (manner):

    Weakly; foolishly; stupidly.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Johnson"

  4. Simply as an adverb (focus):

    Merely; solely.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: just Thesaurus:merely"

    "I was simply asking a question."

  5. Simply as an adverb (degree):

    absolutely, positively.

    Examples:

    "That was a simply wonderful dessert."

    "synonyms: very Thesaurus:very"

  6. Simply as an adverb (speech act):

    Frankly.

    Examples:

    "'Simply, he just fired you."

    "synonyms: honestly Thesaurus:actually"