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Verb — To force a liquid, especially medicine or a drug, into the body using a needle.

How to use inject

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inject a drug inject funding inject humor inject cash

Etymology

From Latin inicere/injicere, "to throw into," from in- plus iacere, "to throw."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “inject” mean?

The word “inject” means to force a liquid, especially medicine or a drug, into the body using a needle. In plain terms, to force something (a liquid, or figuratively money, humor, energy) into something else.

How do you pronounce “inject”?

“Inject” is pronounced ihn-JEHKT (/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛkt/ in IPA).

How do you use “inject” in a sentence?

Here is “inject” used in a sentence: “The nurse injected the vaccine into his upper arm.”

What part of speech is “inject”?

“Inject” is a verb.

Where does the word “inject” come from?

The word “inject” comes from Latin. From Latin inicere/injicere, "to throw into," from in- plus iacere, "to throw.".

Is “inject” a common word?

“Inject” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “inject” have?

“Inject” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to force a liquid, especially medicine or a drug, into the body using a needle.

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