just so
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Precisely in that way, very carefully and appropriately, as in The children had to be dressed just so for their aunt's wedding . [Mid-1700s]
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I agree, that is correct, as in The house was a mess.—Just so; I told her to clean the place up . [Mid-1700s]
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See just as , def. 2.
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See as long as , def. 3.
Example Sentences
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“I did the bulk of my work on Thursday and Friday. But just so happy to hang in there and get the job done.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
“They’re big and colorful, and they screech and eat things. Some have feathers and claws. It’s just so extravagant and fun. Take the Dilophosaurus in ‘Jurassic Park.’
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
"We're watching the news today, with wars, with division, and, like, how much everyone is just so longing for something good to happen," Scoville said.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
"You can't argue with a primrose, they're absolutely glorious... red campions will flower all year round, and they are just so beneficial to all sorts of insects and wildlife," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
When I fall, he tries to catch me and ends up falling down beneath me, just so I won’t hurt myself.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
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