Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
just-about
adverb
/ˈdʒʌstəˈbaʊt/
Definition
almost or nearly; to a large extent.
Examples
- She just-about finished the project on time.
- It’s just-about impossible to find a parking spot here.
- We are just-about ready to leave for the party.
Meaning
The term ‘just-about’ is used to indicate that something is very close to happening or being true, but not completely. It expresses a level of approximation or near completion.
Synonyms
- almost
- nearly
- practically
- virtually
