inject
verb
Simple meaning
To introduce suddenly or violently.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnˈdʒɛkt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
To introduce (a new aspect or element)
“He injected new life into the performance.”
transitive
To introduce (something) suddenly or violently.
Give an injection to
“We injected the glucose into the patient's vein.”
transitive
To push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage.
transitive
To introduce or add (something that is different or foreign).
intransitive
To take or be administered something by means of injection, especially medicine or drugs.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To introduce (a new aspect or element)
Used this way, inject is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“He injected new life into the performance.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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How It’s Used
The word’s distinct uses, one example each.
Introduceverb
“He injected new life into the performance.”
Giveverb
“We injected the glucose into the patient's vein.”
More ways to use inject
- “We injected the glucose into the patient's vein.”verb
- “He injected new life into the performance.”verb
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
A contrivance for injecting (e.g., water into the boiler of a steam engine or particles into an accelerator etc.).
Capable of being injected.
Related words
Connected by subject or meaning, not by word formation.
Mechanical system to inject atomized fuel directly into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine.
Mechanical system to inject atomized fuel directly into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine.
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