injected
word · lemma: inject
Definition
Put into something, especially a body, using a needle or a similar method. Often used when talking about medicine or substances being introduced into the body.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in medical or technical contexts ('injected with a vaccine', 'energy was injected into the system'). Usually passive voice or as an adjective. Don’t confuse with 'ejected' (forced out). Often followed by 'with' + substance.
Example Sentences
The doctor injected the medicine into her arm.
basic
A vaccine was injected into every student.
basic
The dye was injected into the water to make it visible.
basic
They said she was injected with painkillers after the accident.
natural
Some extra money was injected into the project to keep it running.
natural
He panicked when told he’d been injected with the wrong medication.
natural