According to its Latin roots, interject ought to mean literally "throw between". For most of the word's history, however, the only things that have been interjected have been comments dropped suddenly …

INTERJECT definition: to insert between other things. See examples of interject used in a sentence.

In general, lexical insertions and tags are interjected from one language into a sentence that is otherwise entirely in another language.

When you interject, you interrupt or put yourself in the middle of something. Ever have a coworker interject himself into the plans for your big project at work when he wasn't really needed?

If you interject something, you say it and interrupt someone else who is speaking. 'Surely there's something we can do?' interjected Palin. [VERB with quote] He listened thoughtfully, interjecting only …

1. to interpose abruptly or sharply; interrupt with; throw in: she interjected clever remarks.

To say or mention suddenly, often in interrupting the remarks of another. “I disagree,” she interjected.

Definition of interject verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

“That's an interesting idea,” he interjected, “but I don't think you've considered all of the details.” She listened to us, interjecting remarks every so often. If I may interject, I have things I'd like to add.

Jan 14, 2026 · interject (third-person singular simple present interjects, present participle interjecting, simple past and past participle interjected) (transitive) To insert something between other things.