Interjection

/ˌɪntərˈdʒekʃn/
noun

A word or phrase that people use to express emotion, reaction or surprise.

"Wow!" he exclaimed after seeing the magnificent sight.
Visual representation of "interjection" - A word or phrase that people use to express emotion, reaction or surprise

Often appears as...

  • "oh no!"
  • "eww!"
noun

In grammar, it is a part of speech whose members are used mostly to express emotions.

'Ouch' is an interjection expressing pain.
Visual representation of "interjection" - In grammar, it is a part of speech whose members are used mostly to express emotions

Often appears as...

  • list of interjections
  • common interjections

Usage tips

Academic

noun

A word or phrase that people use to express emotion, reaction or surprise.

"Wow!" he exclaimed after seeing the magnificent sight.
Visual representation of "interjection" - A word or phrase that people use to express emotion, reaction or surprise

Often appears as...

  • "oh no!"
  • "eww!"
noun

In grammar, it is a part of speech whose members are used mostly to express emotions.

'Ouch' is an interjection expressing pain.
Visual representation of "interjection" - In grammar, it is a part of speech whose members are used mostly to express emotions

Often appears as...

  • list of interjections
  • common interjections

Usage tips

Academic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "interjection"
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Express Emotions

Interjections allow you to express feelings like surprise or joy more vividly.

Illustration for Express Emotions
Yay! I passed my driving test!
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Stand Alone

Often used on their own, interjections can be a complete response.

Illustration for Stand Alone
Oops! That wasn't supposed to happen.
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Conversational Tone

Use interjections to make your speech sound more natural and conversational.

Illustration for Conversational Tone
Well, I think it's time to start.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Express Emotions

Interjections allow you to express feelings like surprise or joy more vividly.

Illustration for Express Emotions
Yay! I passed my driving test!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stand Alone

Often used on their own, interjections can be a complete response.

Illustration for Stand Alone
Oops! That wasn't supposed to happen.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Tone

Use interjections to make your speech sound more natural and conversational.

Illustration for Conversational Tone
Well, I think it's time to start.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Express Emotions

Interjections allow you to express feelings like surprise or joy more vividly.

Illustration for Express Emotions
Yay! I passed my driving test!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stand Alone

Often used on their own, interjections can be a complete response.

Illustration for Stand Alone
Oops! That wasn't supposed to happen.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Tone

Use interjections to make your speech sound more natural and conversational.

Illustration for Conversational Tone
Well, I think it's time to start.
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