interjection
gb/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/ us/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
C1
Engleză
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
technical
C1
abstract
1
word expressing a sudden feeling
A short word like “oh!” or “wow!” that shows a feeling.
Tipar de utilizare:
an interjection (such as [word])
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse interjections with exclamations in general; an interjection is a type of word/phrase, not just the punctuation mark (!).
Sinonime
exclamation (Often used more broadly for any exclaiming word or phrase; not as precise as the grammar term interjection.)
Colocații
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
Teme
language
|grammar
|communication
Exemple
- “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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- “Oh!” is an interjection.
- She said “Wow!” as an interjection.
Substantiv
formal
C1
event
2
brief interrupting remark
A short comment that interrupts someone.
Tipar de utilizare:
make an interjection (about [topic])
Greșeală frecventă:
Do not confuse this noun sense with the verb interject (to interrupt by speaking).
Sinonime
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.)
Colocații
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
Teme
communication
|conversation
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He made a short interjection.
- Please wait until the end for interjections.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
interjection
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
US/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
Silabe și accent
in - ter - jec - tion (4 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: interjection
- Plural: interjection, interjections
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
interjections
noun
Core family
interject
verb C1
Related words
exclamation
noun B2
exclaim
verb B1
Advanced or less common
interjectional
adjective
Expresii
Nu există încă expresii asociate acestei intrări.