Definition

1. Verb:
   • To say something suddenly or abruptly that interrupts another person who is speaking. This involves inserting a comment, question, or remark into a conversation or discourse.

Usage

• The verb "interject" is used to describe the action of interrupting a flow of speech with a sudden contribution.
• It is typically followed by the thing that is said (e.g., a remark, a question, a comment).
• It is often used in narratives or reports of dialogue.

Examples

• Verb:
  • "That's not true!" she interjected angrily.
  • He listened for a moment before interjecting a question about the budget.
  • The professor paused, allowing a student to interject a relevant observation.

Advanced Usage

• "to interject oneself": To insert oneself or one's opinions into a conversation or situation.
  • He has a tendency to interject himself into discussions where he isn't needed.

Variants and Related Words

• Interjection (n): 1. The act of interjecting. 2. In grammar, a word or expression that is uttered suddenly to express a strong feeling (e.g., "Wow!", "Ouch!").
  • Her interjection of "Absolutely!" changed the tone of the debate.
  • "Hey" is often used as an interjection to get someone's attention.

Synonyms

• Interrupt: To stop the continuous progress of an activity or process, especially speech.
• Insert: To place something into something else.
• Interpose: To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

(Note: "Interject" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. The action is typically expressed by the verb alone or with "interject [object]".)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact word "interject". The concept is usually expressed by phrases like "break in," "cut in," or "chime in.")

Verb

1. to insert between other elements
   • She interjected clever remarks