First Known Use: 1588
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interject
interject
verb in·ter·ject \ˌin-tər-ˈjekt\
: to interrupt what someone else is saying with (a comment, remark, etc.)
Full Definition of INTERJECT
transitive verb
: to throw in between or among other things : interpolate <interject a remark>
— in·ter·jec·tor \-ˈjek-tər\ noun
— in·ter·jec·to·ry \-t(ə-)rē\ adjective
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Examples of INTERJECT
- “That's an interesting idea,” he interjected, “but I don't think you've considered all of the details.”
- She listened to us, interjecting remarks every so often.
- If I may interject, I have things I'd like to add.
Origin of INTERJECT
Latin interjectus, past participle of intericere, from inter- + jacere to throw — more at jet
Related to INTERJECT
- Synonyms
- edge in, fit (in or into), inject, insinuate, intercalate, insert, interpolate, interpose, intersperse, introduce, sandwich (in or between), work in
See Synonym Discussion at introduce
Rhymes with INTERJECT
acrolect, architect, birth defect, circumspect, deselect, dialect, disaffect, disconnect, disinfect, disrespect, edge effect, genuflect, grapholect, incorrect, indirect, in effect, intellect, intersect, introject, introspect, lake effect, misdirect, preselect, re-collect, recollect, redirect, reelect, resurrect, retrospect, self-respect, side effect, turtlenecked, vivisect
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