nounπShareAn act performed for amusement; a joke."His playful shove wasn't meant as an insult, it was just a jest. "entertainmentliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke."Your majesty, stop him before he makes you the jest of the court."entertainmentliteraturelanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA deed; an action; a gest."The rescue of the cat from the tree was a brave jest, demonstrating quick thinking and courage. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mask; a pageant; an interlude."The school's annual talent show featured a lively jest, a short performance with dancing and costumes. "entertainmentcultureartliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone."Surely you jest!"communicationentertainmentlanguageactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareOnly, simply, merely.""I jest need a few more minutes to finish the report." "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShare(sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply."Just follow the directions on the box."grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareUsed to convey a less serious or formal tone"I just called to say "hi"."languagestylecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareUsed to show humility."Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name."attitudecharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShare(degree) absolutely, positively"It is just splendid!"degreelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareMoments ago, recently."They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk."timenowpastChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareBy a narrow margin; closely; nearly."The fastball just missed my head!"attitudedegreeamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareExactly, precisely, perfectly."He wants everything just right for the big day."languageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading