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interject

[ˌɪntərˈdʒekt]

interject Definition

  • 1to interrupt what someone is saying with a comment or remark
  • 2to add something to a conversation or discussion

Using interject: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "interject" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He interjected that he had already heard the story before.

  • Example

    May I interject a comment here?

  • Example

    She interjected some humor into the conversation.

  • Example

    I'd like to interject a different perspective on this issue.

interject Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for interject

Phrases with interject

  • to become involved in a situation or activity without being asked or invited

    Example

    He always tries to interject himself into other people's business.

  • to add something to a conversation or discussion

    Example

    She interjected a few comments into the discussion.

  • to interrupt someone with a comment or remark

    Example

    He interjected with a question about the topic.

Origins of interject

from Latin 'interiectus', past participle of 'intericere', meaning 'to throw between'

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Summary: interject in Brief

The verb 'interject' [ˌɪntərˈdʒekt] means to interrupt someone or add something to a conversation. It can be used formally as in 'May I interject a comment here?' or informally as in 'She kept interjecting with her opinions.' 'Interject' can also be used in phrases like 'interject oneself into something,' meaning to become involved in a situation without being invited, and 'interject something into something,' meaning to add something to a conversation.