Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
only-just
adverb
/ˈoʊnli dʒʌst/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something that is barely sufficient or barely achieved.
Examples
- She only just passed the exam.
- The train only just made it on time.
- He only just realized his mistake.
Meaning
It often implies that something has just managed to meet a requirement or condition.
Synonyms
- barely
- just barely
- hardly
- scarcely
