C1verb2K

Inject

UK /["/ɪnˈdʒekt/","/ɪnˈdʒekts/","/ɪnˈdʒektɪd/","/ɪnˈdʒektɪŋ/"]/US /["/ɪnˈdʒekt/","/ɪnˈdʒekts/","/ɪnˈdʒektɪd/","/ɪnˈdʒektɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to put a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a syringe

In simple words: To put a liquid into something using a tool.

Examples

  • The nurse will inject the vaccine into your arm.
  • They had to inject the medication slowly to avoid side effects.
  • The company plans to inject more funds into the project next year.
  • To boost the economy, the government decided to inject capital into small businesses.
  • The programmer injected new code to improve the software's performance.
  • He tried to inject some humor into the serious meeting to lighten the mood.

Usage notes

Use 'inject' in medical contexts or technology. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing health or science.

Grammar pattern

inject + object

Memory hint

Think of 'inject' as 'in-ject' — like shooting something into a target.

Collocations

  • inject medicine
  • inject a solution
  • inject confidence
  • inject energy

Synonyms

  • administer
  • introduce
  • insert
  • inject
  • infuse

Antonyms

  • withdraw
  • extract

Common mistakes

  • Using 'injection' as a verb instead of 'inject'
  • Confusing with 'intake' when referring to liquids
  • Using 'inject' incorrectly with non-liquid substances