interjection
gb/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/ us/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
technical
C1
abstract
1
word expressing a sudden feeling
A short word like “oh!” or “wow!” that shows a feeling.
Schéma d’usage :
an interjection (such as [word])
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse interjections with exclamations in general; an interjection is a type of word/phrase, not just the punctuation mark (!).
Synonymes
exclamation (Often used more broadly for any exclaiming word or phrase; not as precise as the grammar term interjection.)
Collocations
use an interjection
|an interjection of surprise
|an interjection of pain
|an interjection of delight
|a common interjection
|a mild interjection
|an informal interjection
|interjections like “oh” and “ah”
|begin a sentence with an interjection
|interjections in speech
Thèmes
language
|grammar
|communication
Exemples
- “Wow!” is an interjection that shows surprise.
- In English, “oh” is a very common interjection.
- The sentence begins with the interjection “hey,” to get someone’s attention.
Exemples pédagogiques
- “Oh!” is an interjection.
- She said “Wow!” as an interjection.
Nom
formal
C1
event
2
brief interrupting remark
A short comment that interrupts someone.
Schéma d’usage :
make an interjection (about [topic])
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse this noun sense with the verb interject (to interrupt by speaking).
Synonymes
interruption (More general; an interjection is typically a short spoken comment that interrupts.)
|
aside (Often suggests a side comment, sometimes quieter or not meant for everyone.)
Collocations
a brief interjection
|a quick interjection
|an interjection from the audience
|an interjection from [someone]
|allow a short interjection
|a timely interjection
|a helpful interjection
|an unhelpful interjection
|a sudden interjection
|a polite interjection
Thèmes
communication
|conversation
Exemples
- During the meeting, she made a brief interjection to clarify the timeline.
- His interjection derailed the conversation for a moment.
- There were a few interjections from the back of the room.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He made a short interjection.
- Please wait until the end for interjections.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
interjection
API
GB/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
US/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
in - ter - jec - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: interjection
- Plural: interjection, interjections
Famille de mots
Forms
interjections
noun
Core family
interject
verb C1
Related words
exclamation
noun B2
exclaim
verb B1
Advanced or less common
interjectional
adjective
Expressions
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