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!
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He interjected that he had already heard the story before.
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May I interject a comment here?
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She interjected some humor into the conversation.
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I'd like to interject a different perspective on this issue.
interject Synonyms and Antonyms
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.
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She interjected a few comments into the discussion.
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He interjected with a question about the topic.
Origins of interject
from Latin 'interiectus', past participle of 'intericere', meaning 'to throw between'
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.
