inject
ihn-JEHKT
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.”
verb
1
To force a liquid, especially medicine or a drug, into the body using a needle.
"The nurse injected the vaccine into his upper arm."
"Diabetics often need to inject insulin daily."
2
To add or introduce something suddenly, often to improve or change a situation.
"The government promised to inject more funding into the health service."
"A good joke can inject some humor into a dull meeting."
How to use inject
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo force something (a liquid, or figuratively money, humor, energy) into something else.
Common pairings
inject a drug
inject funding
inject humor
inject cash
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- injects
- Past tense
- injected
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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.
