inject
Inject (verb) means to force a liquid, especially medicine or a drug, into the body using a needle. Example: “The nurse injected the vaccine into his upper arm.”
How to use inject
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo force something (a liquid, or figuratively money, humor, energy) into something else.
Word forms
injected past tense, injects singular
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The nurse _____ the vaccine into his upper arm.
Etymology
From Latin inicere/injicere, "to throw into," from in- plus iacere, "to throw."
Synonyms
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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.