just as
Idioms-
In precisely the same way as. For example, He's signing his name just as he's always done it . [Early 1600s]
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Also, just so . To the same degree as. For example, Jim's running just as fast as his friend , or He intended to give them just so much work as they could do in a day . [Late 1600s] Also see just so .
Example Sentences
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"Bees are supposed to be in a safe, suitable agricultural area, but today the bees are suffering just as we are," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
“I’ve been very forthright with the prime minister because he can read the polls just as well as I can,” Smith said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
And Newcastle's squad should expect him to be just as demanding as his predecessor in training.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
It is true that bonds won’t provide much diversification benefit if their performance is just as bad as stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
‘Thanks,’ I say gratefully, taking my place just as Miss Forshaw comes into the class.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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