Meaning & use
interjection
A word or short phrase used to express sudden emotion, such as surprise or pain, often standing alone.
See it in a sentence
The word ouch is a common interjection used when someone feels sudden pain.
The teacher explained that wow and hey are both interjections in English grammar.
A note on using this word
One of the traditional parts of speech in English grammar; usually followed by an exclamation point.
Words with a similar meaning
exclamation
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