Just about

adverb

Almost, nearly.

The job is just about finished
Visual representation of "just about" - Almost, nearly

Often appears as...

  • just about perfect
  • just about ready
adverb

Used to emphasize something.

It's just about the best movie I've seen
Visual representation of "just about" - Used to emphasize something

Often appears as...

  • just about the best
  • just about the worst

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

Almost, nearly.

The job is just about finished
Visual representation of "just about" - Almost, nearly

Often appears as...

  • just about perfect
  • just about ready
adverb

Used to emphasize something.

It's just about the best movie I've seen
Visual representation of "just about" - Used to emphasize something

Often appears as...

  • just about the best
  • just about the worst

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "just about"
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Timeframe Reference

Use 'just about' to suggest something will happen very soon.

Illustration for Timeframe Reference
The train is just about to arrive.
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Small Margin

Indicates there is only a slight difference or small remaining amount.

Illustration for Small Margin
She's just about tall enough to ride the roller coaster.
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Uncertainty

Implies that the speaker is uncertain about the exact extent or amount.

Illustration for Uncertainty
There were just about 20 people at the event.
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Timeframe Reference

Use 'just about' to suggest something will happen very soon.

Illustration for Timeframe Reference
The train is just about to arrive.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Small Margin

Indicates there is only a slight difference or small remaining amount.

Illustration for Small Margin
She's just about tall enough to ride the roller coaster.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Uncertainty

Implies that the speaker is uncertain about the exact extent or amount.

Illustration for Uncertainty
There were just about 20 people at the event.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Timeframe Reference

Use 'just about' to suggest something will happen very soon.

Illustration for Timeframe Reference
The train is just about to arrive.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Small Margin

Indicates there is only a slight difference or small remaining amount.

Illustration for Small Margin
She's just about tall enough to ride the roller coaster.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Uncertainty

Implies that the speaker is uncertain about the exact extent or amount.

Illustration for Uncertainty
There were just about 20 people at the event.
Visual representation of the word "Just about"

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