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- [in-jekt]
- /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/
- /ɪnˈdʒekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-jekt]
- /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/
Definitions of inject word
- verb with object inject to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue: to inject a medicine into the veins. 1
- verb with object inject to introduce (something new or different): to inject humor into a situation. 1
- verb with object inject to introduce arbitrarily or inappropriately; intrude. 1
- verb with object inject to interject (a remark, suggestion, etc.), as into conversation. 1
- noun inject Drive or force (a liquid, especially a drug or vaccine) into a person or animal's body with a syringe or similar device. 1
- transitive verb inject give an injection to 1
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Origin of inject
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin injectus past participle of in(j)icere to throw in, equivalent to in- in-2 + -jec- (combining form of jac- throw) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Inject
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inject popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
inject usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inject
verb inject
- insert — to put or place in: to insert a key in a lock.
- interject — to insert between other things: to interject a clarification of a previous statement.
- add — ADD is an abbreviation for attention deficit disorder.
- infuse — to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually followed by into): The energetic new principal infused new life into the school.
- implant — to put or fix firmly: to implant sound principles in a child's mind.
Antonyms for inject
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