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Word: Eject
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin eject- ‘thrown out’, from the verb eicere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + jacere ‘to throw’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈdʒɛkt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
force or throw (something) out in a violent or sudden way
Short Definition:force something out violently
Examples:- lumps of viscous lava were ejected from the volcano
Definition:
compel (someone) to leave a place
Short Definition:compel someone to leave place
Examples:- angry supporters were forcibly ejected from the court
Definition:
emit; give off
Short Definition:give off
Examples:- plants utilize carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that animals eject
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