Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

interj

Noun
ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən
Definition
An abbreviation for ‘interjection,’ which is a part of speech used to convey emotion, hesitation, or a reaction in a sentence.
Examples
  • Wow!
  • Oh no!
  • Hooray!
Meaning
An interjection expresses a spontaneous feeling or reaction, often standing alone or being inserted into a sentence without grammatical relation to the other words.
Synonyms
  • Exclamation
  • Interjection
  • Expression