interject
/,intə'dʤekt/
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Definition
- 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
- to insert between other elements
- She interjected clever remarks