injected

word · lemma: inject

/ˌɪnˈdʒɛktəd/
/ɪndʒˈɛktɪd/

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