Interjection in English
The term “interjection” refers to an independent word or also a phrase that is meant to express emotion rather than convey meaning.
Interjection List
Here is a list of interjection with meanings and also example sentences.
Interjection |
Meaning |
Example |
Ah |
It is used in order to express pleasure |
1.) Ah, it also feels good.
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This interjection is for the purpose of expressing realization |
1.) Ah, now you understand.
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It is used in order to express resignation |
1.) Ah well, you can’t be helped.
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This is for the purpose of expressing surprise |
1.) Ah! I have won clearly!
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Er |
It is used in order to express hesitation |
1.) Delhi is hottest of…er…all.
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Dear |
This interjection is for the purpose of expressing pity |
1.) Oh dear! Did it hurt you?
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We use it in order to express surprise |
1.) Dear me! This is also a big surprise!
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Eh |
This is for the purpose of asking for repetition |
1.) It was hot yesterday. / Eh? was it?
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We use it in order to express surprise |
1.) Eh! It really happened?
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This is for the purpose of expressing enquiry |
1.) What have you thought of that, eh?
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We use it in order to invite agreement |
1.) Let us also go to the market, eh?
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Alas |
This is for the purpose of expressing grief or also pity |
1.) Alas, she is also dead now.
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God |
It is used in order to express surprise, anger, also worry [some people may consider this offensive] |
1.) God, what a bad behaviour.
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Hello, hullo |
This is used in order to express surprise |
1.) Hello! My phone is also lost!
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It interjection is used for the purpose of expressing greeting |
1.) Hello Rita. How are you doing?
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Hey |
This is used in order to call attention |
1.) Hey! look at this flower!
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We can use this interjection for the purpose of expressing surprise. We can also use is to express joy etc |
1.) Hey! What a good idea!
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Hi |
It is used in order to express greeting |
1.) Hi! What’s up?
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Hmm |
We can use this interjection for the purpose of expressing hesitation. We can also use it for doubt. Further it is used for disagreement. |
1.) Hmm. I’m also unsure.
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Oh |
It is used in order to express surprise |
1.) Oh! You came here just to meet me!
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We can use this interjection for the purpose of expressing pain |
1.) Oh! I am having a toothache.
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It is used in order to express pleading |
1.) Oh, please please say “yes”!
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OK |
We can use this for the purpose of expressing agreement |
1.) OK. I will also tell him tomorrow.
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Ouch |
It is used in order to express pain |
1.) Ouch! It hurts !
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Uh |
We can use this for the purpose of expressing hesitation |
1.) Uh…I don’t know this further.
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Uh-huh |
It is used in order to express agreement |
1.) Shall we eat before anyone comes? / Uh-huh.
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Um, umm |
This interjection is for the purpose of expressing hesitation |
1.) 45 divided by 3 is…um…15.
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well |
It is used in order to express surprise |
1.) Well I never did it before!
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This interjection is for the purpose of introducing a remark |
1.) Well, what did he said before?
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wow |
it is used in order to express amazement |
1.) Wow! What a cool car you have got!
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