adj
interested
IHNT-uh-rihs-tihd
adj
1
Showing curiosity or attention toward something.
"She seemed genuinely interested in his research."
"Are you interested in coming to the concert with us?"
2
Having a personal stake or something to gain, and therefore not neutral.
"As an interested party in the deal, he had to disclose his connection to the buyer."
How to Use Interested
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither curious/paying attention, or having a personal stake that means you're not a neutral party.
Common mistake
"Interested" describes the person who feels curiosity or has a stake; "interesting" describes the thing that causes that curiosity. "I am boring" and "I am bored" follow the same pattern of confusion.
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Word Forms
more interested comparative, most interested superlative
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She seemed genuinely _____ in his research.