Inglês

interjection

gb/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/ us/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
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Nome technical C1 abstract
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word expressing a sudden feeling

A short word like “oh!” or “wow!” that shows a feeling.

Padrão de uso: an interjection (such as [word])
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse interjections with exclamations in general; an interjection is a type of word/phrase, not just the punctuation mark (!).
Sinónimos
exclamation (Often used more broadly for any exclaiming word or phrase; not as precise as the grammar term interjection.)
Colocações
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
Temas
language |grammar |communication
Exemplos
  • “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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • “Oh!” is an interjection.
  • She said “Wow!” as an interjection.
Nome formal C1 event
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brief interrupting remark

A short comment that interrupts someone.

Padrão de uso: make an interjection (about [topic])
Erro comum:
Do not confuse this noun sense with the verb interject (to interrupt by speaking).
Sinónimos
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.)
Colocações
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
Temas
communication |conversation
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • He made a short interjection.
  • Please wait until the end for interjections.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
interjection
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
US/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
Sílabas e acento
in - ter - jec - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: interjection
  • Plural: interjection, interjections
Família de palavras
Forms
interjections noun
Core family
interject verb C1
Related words
exclamation noun B2 exclaim verb B1
Advanced or less common
interjectional adjective
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