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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These widely distributed "support cells" appear to be just as important as neurons when it comes to forming and controlling fear memories.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
Have you heard that snow at Easter is just as common as it is at Christmas?
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
"We are a fundamental part of US security just as much as the US is a fundamental part of ours."
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Americans face a crisis of violence, yes, but the crisis of compassion is just as pressing.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Remembering it—the way she’d kept tugging my braid, the tone of her voice—was just as painful now as it had been two weeks ago.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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