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What does the word interjection mean and please give examples?

An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or feeling. It is usually short and is often followed by an exclamation point (!). Interjections are typically used to interrupt a sentence or thought.

Here are some examples of interjections:

Expressing Surprise:

* Wow!

* Oh my goodness!

* Goodness gracious!

* Holy moly!

* Gosh!

Expressing Joy:

* Yay!

* Hooray!

* Hurray!

* Fantastic!

* Excellent!

Expressing Disgust:

* Ugh!

* Eww!

* Yuck!

* Phew!

* Bleh!

Expressing Pain:

* Ouch!

* Ow!

* Aah!

Expressing Anger:

* Drat!

* Darn it!

* Blast it!

* Shoot!

* Curses!

Expressing Agreement:

* Yes!

* Absolutely!

* Sure!

* Okay!

* Right!

Expressing Disagreement:

* No!

* Never!

* Nope!

* Uh-uh!

Other Common Interjections:

* Hello!

* Goodbye!

* Hey!

* Help!

* Stop!

Examples of Interjections in Sentences:

* Wow! That's an amazing view.

* Ouch! That hurt.

* Good grief! You're really late.

* Hey! Don't touch that.

* Please! Let me go.

* Well! It's about time you showed up.

* Yuck! That smells terrible.

* Oh no! I forgot my keys.

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