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scarcely vs just

just vs scarcely

scarcely is not an adjective while just is an adjective.

scarcely and just both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scarcely No No No Yes
just No Yes No Yes
As adverbs, scarcely and just are synonyms defined as:
  • scarcely and just: only a very short time before
Other synonyms of scarcely include barely, hardly, scarce.
scarcely (adjective) just (adjective)
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
scarcely (adverb) just (adverb)
only a very short time before and nothing more
almost not 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 scarcely and just

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