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