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UK/["/ˈɪntrəstɪd//ˈɪntrestɪd/"]/US/["/ˈɪntrəstɪd//ˈɪntrestɪd/"]/

Meaning of Interested

In simple words: wanting to know more about something

Interested in a sentence

  • She is very interested in learning new languages.
  • Are you interested in joining our book club?
  • He seemed interested in the topic they were discussing.
  • I'm not interested in watching that movie again.
  • They were interested to see the results of the experiment.

How to use Interested

Use 'interested' when talking about a subject you want to learn more about or find engaging. It's appropriate in most settings but can sound less formal in business contexts.

Grammar pattern

be + interested + in + object

Memory hint

Think of 'in-terested' as being 'in' something that grabs your attention.

Related words

Collocations with Interested

Opposites of Interested

  • uninterested
  • indifferent

Common mistakes with Interested

  • Using 'interest' instead of 'interested' for feelings.
  • Confusing with 'interesting' which describes something that captures attention.
  • Omitting 'in' before the object of interest.

Compare Interested with Curious, Engaged, Fascinated, Attracted, Enthusiastic

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Frequently asked questions about Interested

What does Interested mean?

wanting to know more about something

What is the definition of Interested?

giving your attention to something because you enjoy finding out about it or doing it; showing interest in something and finding it exciting

How do you use Interested in a sentence?

She is very interested in learning new languages.

Can you give another example of Interested?

Are you interested in joining our book club?

What are synonyms for Interested?

Common alternatives include curious, engaged, fascinated, attracted, enthusiastic.

What is the opposite of Interested?

Opposite meanings include uninterested, indifferent.

What words go with Interested?

It commonly pairs with appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, in.

What are common mistakes when using Interested?

Using 'interest' instead of 'interested' for feelings. Confusing with 'interesting' which describes something that captures attention. Omitting 'in' before the object of interest.

How do you pronounce Interested?

US: /["/ˈɪntrəstɪd//ˈɪntrestɪd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪntrəstɪd//ˈɪntrestɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Interested?

Use 'interested' when talking about a subject you want to learn more about or find engaging. It's appropriate in most settings but can sound less formal in business contexts.

What CEFR level is Interested?

"Interested" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.