eject - Master This Word
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eject Word Meanings
- to push or throw out forcibly
- to dismiss or banish from a place
- to make something come out suddenly
eject Example Sentences
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eject Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ɪˈdʒɛkt/
US
/ɪˈdʒɛkt/
eject Word Etymology
e- = out + ject = throw; Latin 'eiacere', which means 'to throw out'. Picture a rocket blasting off, throwing itself out of the Earth's atmosphere.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
eject means to push or throw something out forcibly, or to remove someone from a place or position. It can describe physical expulsion, such as an ejector seat, a cartridge being ejected, or a vehicle cabin door opening and ejecting passengers. It also covers bureaucratic or official banishment, like ejecting someone from a club or from a team. The sense often implies suddenness or lack of consent, and the noun form is ejection. The etymology shows out + ject from Latin eiacere, throw, emphasizing the act of throwing outward.
Usage Reminders
- Use eject for forced removal or expulsion; not for gentle removal. Pair with from or out of a place or device. Watch for noun form ejection in formal contexts. In tech, ejection often describes removing a disk or component. In sports or policy, it implies official banishment. Do not confuse with emit or excrete.
Common Misconceptions
- It only means to throw something away, not to remove a person.
- Eject and emit are interchangeable in most contexts.
- Ejection always involves danger or violence.
- You can eject someone without a formal authority.
- Eject is the same as exit.
Thinking Differences
In English, eject often emphasizes a forceful removal or official banishment, with clear actors and targets. Learners may assume it only applies to objects, or mix it with emit or exhale. Think of ejection as outward movement driven by an authority or mechanism.
Learning Tips
- Watch for collocations with from and out of to indicate source or origin
- Pair with official agents like referee or security for formal banishment
- Differentiate eject from exit by focus on force vs voluntary leaving
- Remember ejection is a noun form ejection in formal contexts
- Practice with devices and equipment to learn mechanical usage
- Use in sports and security contexts to reinforce common patterns
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'eject'?
A.To insert
B.To create
C.To store
D.To extract
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is the word 'eject' used correctly?
A.She tried to eject her new ideas into the project.
B.The librarian decided to eject the bookshelves for a new layout.
C.He instructed the team to eject any faulty parts from the machine.
D.I always like to eject my phone in the morning.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'eject'?
A.Increase
B.Accept
C.Maintain
D.Release
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'eject'?
A.Install
B.Revert
C.Retain
D.Insert
Step 5: Mastery
How would a pilot use the term 'eject' in a real-life scenario?
A.To take off from the runway
B.To communicate with air traffic control
C.To refuel the aircraft mid-flight
D.To deploy a parachute in an emergency
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