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UK//aɪ wəz dʒʌst ˈkjʊəriəs//US//aɪ wəz dʒʌst ˈkjʊriəs//

Meaning of I was just curious

Expresses a desire to know more about something.

In simple words: I wanted to know something.

I was just curious in a sentence

  • I was just curious about how the universe began.
  • She said, 'I was just curious if you had seen my keys.'
  • I was just curious to know what you thought of the movie.
  • They looked at me and said, 'I was just curious about your story.'

How to use I was just curious

Commonly used to express interest or a desire to learn more. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of curiosity like a cat peeking around a corner.

Related words

Collocations with I was just curious

  • just curious about
  • was just curious to know
  • I was curious if

Synonyms for I was just curious

Common mistakes with I was just curious

  • Confused with 'I was just curious about' - it's often followed by a topic.
  • Using 'curious' in inappropriate contexts - it is not for deep emotions.
  • Forgetting to use the phrase in informal settings.

Compare I was just curious with Interested, Wondering

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Frequently asked questions about I was just curious

What does I was just curious mean?

I wanted to know something.

What is the definition of I was just curious?

Expresses a desire to know more about something.

How do you use I was just curious in a sentence?

I was just curious about how the universe began.

Can you give another example of I was just curious?

She said, 'I was just curious if you had seen my keys.'

What are synonyms for I was just curious?

Common alternatives include inquisitive, interested, wondering, probing.

What words go with I was just curious?

It commonly pairs with just curious about, was just curious to know, I was curious if.

What are common mistakes when using I was just curious?

Confused with 'I was just curious about' - it's often followed by a topic. Using 'curious' in inappropriate contexts - it is not for deep emotions. Forgetting to use the phrase in informal settings.

How do you pronounce I was just curious?

US: //aɪ wəz dʒʌst ˈkjʊriəs//, UK: //aɪ wəz dʒʌst ˈkjʊəriəs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I was just curious?

Commonly used to express interest or a desire to learn more. Avoid in very formal contexts.