B2verb 2K

Interact

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌɪntərˈækt/","/ˌɪntərˈækts/","/ˌɪntərˈæktɪd/","/ˌɪntərˈæktɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌɪntərˈækt/","/ˌɪntərˈækts/","/ˌɪntərˈæktɪd/","/ˌɪntərˈæktɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Interact

to communicate with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them

In simple words: To talk or do things with someone else.

Interact in a sentence

• Teachers have a limited amount of time to interact with each child.
• He interacts very well with other children.
• The only thing he interacts with is his computer!
• Perfume interacts with the skin's natural chemicals.
• This hormone interacts closely with other hormones in the body.
• These devices allow the robot to physically interact with its environment.

How to use Interact

Use 'interact' when talking about communication or action involving two or more people. It's appropriate in conversations, meetings, or social contexts. Avoid in highly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

interact + with + object

Memory hint

Think of 'inter-act' like actors interacting on stage.

Related words

Collocations with Interact

• well
• socially
• with
• closely
• directly
• physically
• with

Synonyms for Interact

• engage
• communicate
• collaborate
• connect
• socialize

Opposites of Interact

• isolate
• exclude

Common mistakes with Interact

• Confusing with 'react' which has a different meaning.
• 'Interact' is often mistakenly used intransitively; remember it usually requires an object.

Frequently asked questions about Interact

What does Interact mean?

To talk or do things with someone else.

What is the definition of Interact?

to communicate with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them

How do you use Interact in a sentence?

Teachers have a limited amount of time to interact with each child.

Can you give another example of Interact?

He interacts very well with other children.

What are synonyms for Interact?

Common alternatives include engage, communicate, collaborate, connect, socialize.

What is the opposite of Interact?

Opposite meanings include isolate, exclude.

What words go with Interact?

It commonly pairs with well, socially, with, closely, directly, physically, with.

What are common mistakes when using Interact?

Confusing with 'react' which has a different meaning. 'Interact' is often mistakenly used intransitively; remember it usually requires an object.

How do you pronounce Interact?

US: /["/ˌɪntərˈækt/","/ˌɪntərˈækts/","/ˌɪntərˈæktɪd/","/ˌɪntərˈæktɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɪntərˈækt/","/ˌɪntərˈækts/","/ˌɪntərˈæktɪd/","/ˌɪntərˈæktɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Interact?

Use 'interact' when talking about communication or action involving two or more people. It's appropriate in conversations, meetings, or social contexts. Avoid in highly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Interact?

"Interact" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.