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interjection

in·ter·jec·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-ter-jek-shuh n]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈdʒɛk ʃən/
    • /ˌɪn.təˈdʒek.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-jek-shuh n]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈdʒɛk ʃən/

Definitions of interjection word

  • noun interjection the act of interjecting. 1
  • noun interjection something interjected, as a remark. 1
  • noun interjection the utterance of a word or phrase expressive of emotion; the uttering of an exclamation. 1
  • noun interjection Grammar. any member of a class of words expressing emotion, distinguished in most languages by their use in grammatical isolation, as Hey! Oh! Ouch! Ugh! any other word or expression so used, as Good grief! Indeed! 1
  • noun interjection An abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption. 1
  • noun interjection exclamation 1

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Origin of interjection

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English interjeccio(u)n < Latin interjectiōn- (stem of interjectiō). See interject, -ion

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Parts of speech for Interjection

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

interjection popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.

interjection usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for interjection

noun interjection

  • wow — to gain an enthusiastic response from; thrill.
  • amen — Amen is said by Christians at the end of a prayer.
  • hello — hello, world
  • alas — You use alas to say that you think that the facts you are talking about are sad or unfortunate.
  • boo — If you boo a speaker or performer, you shout 'boo' or make other loud sounds to indicate that you do not like them, their opinions, or their performance.

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