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Interjections - Interjections of Requesting and Ordering

These interjections are used when the speaker wants to give a command or ask someone to do something.

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Categorized English Interjections
shh
[interjection]

used to request silence or quietness, typically made by hissing through closed lips

Ex: Shh, I can hear something moving in the bushes.
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hush
[interjection]

used to demand or request silence or quietness

Ex: Hush, it's time to listen to the story.
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silence
[interjection]

used to command or request quietness or the absence of sound in a particular situation

Ex: Silence, please , as we honor those who have passed away .
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quiet
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used to command or request silence or a reduction in noise levels

Ex: Quiet! " he commanded , motioning for everyone to stop talking .
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ah ah ah
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used to alert someone of potential danger or to prevent them from engaging in inappropriate behavior

Ex: Ah ah ah , do n't dive in the shallow end !
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cheese
[interjection]

used colloquially to encourage people to smile or pose for a photograph

Ex: Smile for the camera, graduates.
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wakey wakey
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used to rouse someone from sleep or to gently urge them to wake up

Ex: Hey, you're going to be late if you don't wake up now.
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cut
[interjection]

used in filmmaking and video production to signal the cessation of filming or recording

Ex: Cut!
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steady on
[interjection]

used to advise someone to calm down, moderate their behavior, or proceed with caution

Ex: Steady on, let's not drink too much and regret it tomorrow.
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freeze
[interjection]

used as a command to halt or stop someone or something immediately

Ex: Freeze!
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fire
[interjection]

used as a command to commence an action, particularly in the context of shooting or initiating a weapon

Ex: Instructor : Fire when you have a clear shot ! "
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lock and load
[interjection]

used as a command to instruct soldiers or individuals to prepare their weapons for use

Ex: Lock and load , shooters !
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front and center
[interjection]

used as a directive or command to instruct a person or group to stand at the forefront and in the central position, often to receive instructions or be recognized

Ex: Company Commander : " Attention all soldiersfront and center for an important announcement ! "
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all hands on deck
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used as an urgent call to action, signaling that everyone's assistance, involvement, or participation is needed

Ex: We have relatives coming over for dinner tonight.
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hands off
[interjection]

used to tell someone to refrain from touching or interfering with something or someone

Ex: Hands off the cookies on the counter .
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hands up
[interjection]

used in situations where someone wants others to raise their hands as a form of surrender or compliance

Ex: Hands up if you 're with the group following the tour guide .
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as you were
[interjection]

used to instruct people to return to the state they were in before being interrupted or before a command was given

Ex: "The objection is sustained.
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at ease
[interjection]

used to relax or ease the stance or posture of individuals who are standing at attention

Ex: Training Officer : At ease , soldiers .
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come again
[sentence]

used to ask someone to repeat what they said when it wasn't heard or understood

Ex: Come again?
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pardon
[interjection]

used to politely request someone to repeat what they said

Ex: Pardon?
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help
[interjection]

used to express an urgent need for assistance or support

Ex: Help!
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just a minute
[interjection]

used to request or indicate a brief delay

Ex: Just a minute , I need to find my keys before we leave .
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just a second
[interjection]

used to request a very brief pause or delay, often to attend to something immediately before responding to a request or continuing a conversation

Ex: Just a second , I need to look that up .
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one moment
[interjection]

used to request a brief pause or delay, often to attend to something immediately before responding to a request or continuing a conversation

Ex: One moment , I just need to send this quick message .
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