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fair-and-square vs just

just vs fair-and-square

fair-and-square and just both are adjectives.

fair-and-square is not an adverb while just is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fair-and-square No Yes No No
just No Yes No Yes
fair-and-square (adjective) just (adjective)
just and honest used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
of moral excellence
fair-and-square (adverb) just (adverb)
and nothing more
only a moment ago
(used for emphasis) absolutely
only a very short time before
indicating exactness or preciseness
exactly at this moment or the moment described
possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)
by a little
Difference between fair-and-square and just

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