interjection
Translation
interjection, exclamation
Examples
'Oh!' and 'Wow!' are common interjections.
'Oh!' and 'Wow!' are common interjections.
He let out an interjection of surprise.
He let out an interjection of surprise.
Grammar Patterns
an ((interjection)) of (sth.) a sudden remark of (emotion) She gave a small interjection of disgust.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exclamation, cry, utterance
Etymology
From Latin 'intericere' (to throw between), from 'inter-' (between) + 'iacere' (to throw).
Memory Tips
An interjection is 'thrown in between' other words in a sentence, like 'Wow!' or 'Ouch!'.