Meaning of the word interjection in English

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interjection

US /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈdʒek.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈdʒek.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

an exclamation, especially as a part of speech (e.g., 'Oh!', 'Wow!', 'Alas!')

Example:
Ouch!” he cried, after hitting his thumb with a hammer.
Bravo!” shouted the audience after the performance.
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