verb
interject
ihn-tuh-JEHKT
verb
1
To break into a conversation suddenly with a remark.
"He interjected with a question before she could finish her point."
How to Use Interject
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo jump into a conversation, usually to add a quick comment or objection.
Common pairings
interject with a comment
interject suddenly
Word Forms
interjected past tense, interjects singular
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Etymology
From Latin interiectus, the past participle of intericere, "to place between."