Phrase guide

just so

adv · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌd͡ʒʌst ˈsəʊ/
  • General-American: /ˌd͡ʒʌst ˈsoʊ/

1

adv

Meaning 1

In the precise manner indicated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Near-synonym: even so (archaic)
  • If you don’t turn the knob just so, the door won’t open.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: even so

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

very neatly and tidily.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: Arranged

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adv

Meaning 3

To the same extent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

adv

Meaning 4

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see just, so

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Your dog is just so friendly.
  • I like any flower, just so as it’s real.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

adverb

Meaning 5

in a careful manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • you must treat this plant just so

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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