How do we use "just"?

[Stephania]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #54 "Chit Chat: At the Bus Stop", question 7

Mike: Then it's just ......... well it's not raining.

(a) as
(b) more
(c) much
(d) than

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #54 "Chit Chat: At the Bus Stop", answer 7

Mike: Then it's just as well it's not raining.

Correct answer: (a) as
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when can I use just?

Stephania

[Alan]

Hi,

Just has the idea of exactly in this sentence. That's just right means that exactly/perfectly right.

Alan
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[Marko]

Can someone explain to me the meaning of "as well" ? Is that something like "also" ?

[Mister Micawber]

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Here, 'as well' means 'with equivalent, comparable, or more favorable effect <might just as well have stayed home>' (Webster's Online). In other contexts, though, it can mean 'also': "I like sushi, and sashimi as well".
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[Marko]

Thank you.