💬interjection

noun
/ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

Meaning

a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone

Example Sentences

Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.

Synonyms

exclamation, outcry, remark, ejaculation

Antonyms

statement, declaration

Collocations

grammatical interjection, emotional interjection, common interjection

Related Vocabularies

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