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interject

ihn-tuh-JEHKT
verb
1
To break into a conversation suddenly with a remark.
"He interjected with a question before she could finish her point."

How to Use Interject

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo jump into a conversation, usually to add a quick comment or objection.

Common pairings
interject with a comment interject suddenly

Word Forms

interjected past tense, interjects singular

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Etymology

From Latin interiectus, the past participle of intericere, "to place between."

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