Interjection
/ˌɪntəˈrdʒɛkʃən/
Listen pronunciation
Definition
(noun) An exclamation or filled pause; a word or phrase with no particular grammatical relation to a sentence, often an expression of emotion.
Sentence Examples
"Ah!" is an interjection.
"Ah" is an interjection.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In English grammar, an ____ is a word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion, like 'Wow!' or 'Oh!'