The difference between Just and Smack-dab

When used as adverbs, just means only, simply, merely, whereas smack-dab means exactly in a place, especially the middle.


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 Smack-dab

  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. Smack-dab as an adverb (slang):

    Exactly in a place, especially the middle; directly; precisely; dead-center.

    Examples:

    "I tossed the water balloon and it landed smack-dab on the top of his head."