English Explanatory Dictionary

interject

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To insert something between other things.
  2. To say as an interruption or aside.
  3. To interpose oneself; to intervene.

Pronunciation

/ɪn.təˈdʒɛkt/ /ɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛkt/ en-us-interject.ogg en-au-interject.ogg

Word forms

interject interjects interjecting interjected

Etymology

From Latin interiectus, perfect passive participle of intericiō (“place between”).

Synonyms

insert interpose intervene

Related words

interjectable interjection interjector

Derived words

interjective interjectory
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