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Definition of interject

interject

/ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkt/
in · ter · ject
Adverb:interjectionally
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Adjective:interjectional
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Past Simple:interjected
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Past Participle:interjected
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Present Participle:interjecting
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interject Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To say something abruptly, especially as an interruption or aside in a conversation.

Example

"She tried to explain the delay, but the manager quickly interjected with a question about the budget."

2

To insert or introduce something between other elements or into a situation.

Example

"The author managed to interject subtle humor into an otherwise serious historical biography."

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• Rhymes for interject

• Nearby Words

interim
interior
interisland
interject
interjection
interlace
interleague

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin interiectus, the past participle of conicere ('to throw between'), formed from inter- ('between') and iacere ('to throw').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interject. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interject
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