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Interested

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

Definition

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

In simple words: wanting to know more about something

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • appear
  • be
  • feel
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • in

Synonyms

  • curious
  • engaged
  • fascinated
  • attracted
  • enthusiastic

Antonyms

  • uninterested
  • indifferent

Common mistakes

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