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just-sent

|just-sent|

B2

/dʒʌst sɛnt/

recently dispatched

Etymology
Etymology Information

'just-sent' is a compound word formed from 'just' and 'sent'. 'Just' originates from Latin 'justus', meaning 'righteous' or 'exact', and 'sent' is the past participle of 'send', which comes from Old English 'sendan'.

Historical Evolution

'Just' evolved from Middle English 'juste', and 'sent' from Old English 'sendan', eventually forming the modern compound 'just-sent'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'just' meant 'exactly' or 'righteous', and 'sent' meant 'dispatched'. Together, they convey the idea of something recently dispatched.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

recently dispatched or transmitted.

The just-sent email contained important information.

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Last updated: 2025/05/26 21:55