interested
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
interested
/ˈɪntrəstəd/
adjective
interested
/ˈɪntrəstəd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of INTERESTED
[more interested; most interested]
1
a
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wanting to learn more about something or to become involved in something
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The listeners were all greatly/very interested in the lecture.
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students who are interested in archaeology
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I'd be interested to learn more about his background.
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I'm interested to hear what you have to say.
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I was very interested to learn that she had once lived in California.
b
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having the desire to do or have something
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Are you interested in playing tennis? [=would you like to play tennis?]
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Would you be interested in another cup of coffee? [=would you like another cup of coffee?]
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I asked him if he wanted to play tennis, but he said he wasn't interested.
2
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having a direct or personal involvement in something
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The plan will have to be approved by all interested parties.
