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Meaning of interjected
The primary meaning of the word "interjected" is to interrupt someone or something by inserting a comment or remark.
Etymology of interjected
The word "interjected" originates from the Latin words "inter" meaning "between" or "among" and "jacere" meaning "to throw", which combined form "interjacere", meaning "to throw between" or "to interrupt".
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning to throw or cast between, and later evolving to mean interrupting or inserting a comment or remark.
Synonyms
interrupted
intervened
interposed
inserted
intruded
broke in
cut in
burst in
chimed in
jumped in
put in
spoke up
cut off
stopped
halted
ceased
paused
broke into
interfered
meddled
butted in
chimed in
blurted out
blundered in
barged in
obtruded
imposed
intruded upon
interloped
intervened in
interfered with
Definitions
- The word "interjected" is defined as past tense and past participle of interject, which means to interrupt someone or something by inserting a comment or remark.
- It can also mean to insert or introduce something, such as an idea or a remark, into a conversation or situation.
Usage Examples
- The professor interjected a comment during the student's presentation to clarify a point.
- She interjected a witty remark that made everyone laugh.
- The moderator interjected to remind the speaker of the time limit.
Antonyms
continued
persisted
proceeded
went on
kept on
carried on
allowed
permitted
let
enabled
facilitated
supported
agreed
concurred
acquiesced
assented
remained silent
stayed quiet
kept quiet
held back
restrained
refrained