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.
2.) Ah, it is also relaxing.

This interjection is for the purpose of expressing realization

1.) Ah, now you understand.
2.) Ah, it’s understood now.

It is used in order to express resignation

1.) Ah well, you can’t be helped.
2.) Ah not now, I am also tired.

This is for the purpose of expressing surprise

1.) Ah! I have won clearly!
2.) Ah! she also got first position.

Er

It is used in order to express hesitation

1.) Delhi is hottest of…er…all.
2.) I would ….er…like to go.

Dear

This interjection is for the purpose of expressing pity

1.) Oh dear! Did it hurt you?
2.) Oh no dear! you also must be sad.

We use it in order to express surprise

1.) Dear me! This is also a big surprise!
2.) Oh dear! you just astonished her.

Eh

This is for the purpose of asking for repetition

1.) It was hot yesterday. / Eh? was it?
2.) Eh ! it is also creepy. Isn’t it!

We use it in order to express surprise

1.) Eh! It really happened?
2.) Eh! You further did it!

This is for the purpose of expressing enquiry

1.) What have you thought of that, eh?
2.) Have you been also thinking about it, eh?

We use it in order to invite agreement

1.) Let us also go to the market, eh?
2.) Isn’t it right, eh?

Alas

This is for the purpose of expressing grief or also pity

1.) Alas, she is also dead now.
2.) Alas, poor lady also fall from the chair.

God

It is used in order to express surprise, anger,  also worry [some people may consider this offensive]

1.) God, what a bad behaviour.
2.) God, what a relief after this long tiring day.

Hello, hullo

This is used in order to express surprise

1.) Hello! My phone is also lost!
2.) Hello! Why are you picking my bag!

It interjection is used for the purpose of expressing greeting

1.) Hello Rita. How are you doing?
2.) Hello Shivani, It is also a pleasure meeting you!

Hey

This is used in order to call attention

1.) Hey! look at this flower!
2.) Hey! Look at the picture on that board!

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!
2.) Hey! This is also great, In fact.

Hi

It is used in order to express greeting

1.) Hi! What’s up?
2.) Hi! What a good job, In fact!

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.
2.) Hmm, It it this way.

Oh

It is used in order to express surprise

1.) Oh! You came here just to meet me!
2.) Oh! You did this for me.

We can use this interjection for the purpose of expressing pain

1.) Oh! I am having a toothache.
2.) Oh! it is a painful experience.

It is used in order to express pleading

1.) Oh, please please say “yes”!
2.) Oh! please do it for me!

OK

We can use this for the purpose of expressing agreement

1.) OK. I will also tell him tomorrow.
2.) Ok. I will also do it later.

Ouch

It is used in order to express pain

1.) Ouch! It hurts !
2.) Ouch! you pushed me!

Uh

We can use this for the purpose of expressing hesitation

1.) Uh…I don’t know this further.
2.) Uh… I Will I be able to do it further?

Uh-huh

It is used in order to express agreement

1.) Shall we eat before anyone comes? / Uh-huh.
2.) Can I go before she comes?/Uh-huh.

Um, umm

This interjection is for the purpose of expressing hesitation

1.) 45 divided by 3 is…um…15.
2.) The name of the place we visited before…umm…Shilong.

well

It is used in order to express surprise

1.) Well I never did it before!
2.) Well! You also did a great job!

This interjection is for the purpose of introducing a remark

1.) Well, what did he said before?
2.) Well, you must know this after the incident.

wow

it is used in order to express amazement

1.) Wow! What a cool car you have got!
2.) Wow! your physic is best after surgery.

 

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