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Her answer was justified with two clues from the story.
What does Justified mean?
Justified means supported by good reasons.
Dictionary definition
Supported by good reasons, or explained with evidence.
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Justified in a sentence
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The decision seemed justified after we heard the facts.
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A justified opinion includes evidence that helps readers understand the reasoning.
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MeaningJustified means supported by good reasons.
ExampleExample: Her answer was justified with two clues from the story.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- jus · tuh · fyde
- Strongest beat
- jus
- Ending
- fyde
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jus.
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Synonyms
Words like Justified
supportedUse when reasons or evidence back up an idea.
reasonableUse when something makes sense.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unsupportedUse when no evidence or reason is given.
unfairUse when something is not right or balanced.
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Word family
Justified word family
Base word
justify
adjective
justified
Supported by good reasons.
adjective
justifiable
Able to be supported by good reasons.
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Justified means supported by good reasons.
Common mix-up
Justified is not the same as unsupported. Justified means justified means supported by good reasons.
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