The difference between Just and Slap
When used as nouns, just means a joust, tournament, whereas slap means a blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
When used as adverbs, just means only, simply, merely, whereas slap means exactly, precisely.
When used as verbs, just means to joust, fight a tournament, whereas slap means to give a slap to.
Just is also interjection with the meaning: expressing dismay or discontent.
Just is also adjective with the meaning: factually right, correct.
check bellow for the other definitions of Just and Slap
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Just as an adjective:
Factually right, correct; factual.
Examples:
"It is a just assessment of the facts."
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Just as an adjective:
Rationally right, correct.
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Just as an adjective:
Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
Examples:
"It looks like a just solution at first glance."
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Just as an adjective:
Proper, adequate.
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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."
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Just as an adverb (sentence adverb):
; simply.
Examples:
"'Just follow the directions on the box."
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Just as an adverb (speech act):
Examples:
"I just called to say "hi"."
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Just as an adverb (speech act):
.
Examples:
"Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name."
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Just as an adverb (degree):
absolutely, positively
Examples:
"It is just splendid!"
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Just as an adverb:
Moments ago, recently.
Examples:
"They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk."
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Just as an adverb:
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
Examples:
"The fastball just missed my head!"
"The piece just might fit."
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Just as an adverb:
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.
Examples:
"He wants everything just right for the big day."
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Just as a noun:
A joust, tournament.
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Just as a verb:
To joust, fight a tournament.
Examples:
"rfquotek Fairfax"
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Slap as a noun (countable):
A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
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Slap as a noun (countable):
The sound of such a blow.
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Slap as a noun (slang, uncountable):
Makeup; cosmetics.
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Slap as a verb (transitive):
To give a slap to.
Examples:
"She slapped him in response to the insult."
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Slap as a verb (transitive):
To cause something to strike soundly.
Examples:
"He slapped the reins against the horse's back."
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Slap as a verb (intransitive):
To strike soundly against something.
Examples:
"The rain slapped against the window-panes."
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Slap as a verb (intransitive, slang, of songs):
To be excellent.
Examples:
"Their new single slaps."
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Slap as a verb (transitive):
To place, to put carelessly.
Examples:
"We'd better slap some fresh paint on that wall."
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Slap as a verb (transitive, informal, figurative):
To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone).
Examples:
"I was slapped with a parking fine."
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Slap as an adverb:
Exactly, precisely
Examples:
"He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table."