interject
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for interject, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To break into a conversation suddenly with a remark.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use interject
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin interiectus, the past participle of intericere, "to place between."
Full origin of interject →Frequently asked questions
What does “interject” mean?
The word “interject” means to break into a conversation suddenly with a remark. In plain terms, to jump into a conversation, usually to add a quick comment or objection.
How do you pronounce “interject”?
“Interject” is pronounced ihn-tuh-JEHKT (/ɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “interject” in a sentence?
Here is “interject” used in a sentence: “He interjected with a question before she could finish her point.”
What part of speech is “interject”?
“Interject” is a verb.
Where does the word “interject” come from?
The word “interject” comes from Latin. From Latin interiectus, the past participle of intericere, "to place between.".