interjection
gb/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/ us/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
C1
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
technical
C1
abstract
1
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 (!).
Sinônimos
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 estudantes
- “Oh!” is an interjection.
- She said “Wow!” as an interjection.
Substantivo
formal
C1
event
2
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).
Sinônimos
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 estudantes
- He made a short interjection.
- Please wait until the end for interjections.
Gramática
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interjection
AFI
GB/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
US/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
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
Expressões
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