Just then

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adverb

At that exact moment.

Just then, the phone rang.
Visual representation of "just then" - At that exact moment

Often appears as...

  • just then
  • the door opened; just then
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Immediacy

Emphasizes an action occurring directly after another, with no delay in between.

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She finished her speech, and just then, fireworks erupted.
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Adds Drama

Often used in storytelling to create a sense of suddenness or surprise.

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Just then, a figure appeared in the doorway.
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Transition

Serves as a narrative bridge, shifting the scene or introducing a new element.

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We were clueless about the noise, but just then, the cause became clear.
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