Meaning & Definition of Interjection in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A part of speech that expresses a strong emotion or a sudden burst of feeling.

  Example Sentence: Wow! That was amazing!

• Definition: An exclamation or an articulated sound that conveys strong reactions.

  Example Sentence: Oh no! I forgot my keys.

• Definition: Words like 'hey', 'wow', 'ouch' that convey emotions or reactions.

  Example Sentence: Yikes! That’s a huge spider!

Etymology

Origin: From Latin interjectio, from intericere, meaning 'to throw in between'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• Oh my!: An expression of surprise or shock.
• Yippee!: An expression of joy or excitement.
• Whoa!: An expression used to indicate surprise or astonishment.

Translations

• Spanish: interjección

• French: interjection

• German: Interjektion

• Russian: междометие

Related Words

• exclamation: A sudden expression of strong emotion.

• phrase: A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit.

• utterance: A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.

Slang Meanings of interjection

• Meaning: Whoa!

  Example Sentence: Whoa! Did you see that?

• Meaning: Yikes!

  Example Sentence: Yikes! That was a close call!