Can Just Be a Noun?

Just can be an adjective, an adverb, a noun or a verb.

Can just be used as a noun?

Although it is now old-fashioned, just can be used as a noun, relating to the concept of justice and standing in for 'right' or 'correct': Given the severity of the crime, life imprisonment was just. Her charity raises money for a just cause.

What is noun form of just?

Now the abstract noun of “just” will be “justice”. Justice refers to the quality of being just or righteousness.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.