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Interested
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Simple meaning
What does Interested mean?
Interested means wanting to learn or know more.
Dictionary definition
wanting to know, learn, or take part in something.
Example sentences
Interested in a sentence
easy
I am interested in learning new words.
medium
The class became interested when the story turned mysterious.
hard
Interested readers often ask thoughtful questions about a text.
Synonyms
Words like Interested
Antonyms
Opposite words
uninterestedNot wanting to know or take part.
boredNot feeling interest.
indifferentNot caring much either way.
Word family
Interested word family
Base word
interested
noun
interest
A feeling of wanting to know more.
adjective
interesting
Able to hold attention.
noun
interests
Topics or activities someone likes.
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Quick practice
Try Interested
Practice 1
What does interested mean?
Interested means curious or wanting to learn more.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses interested correctly?
This sentence shows someone wanting to learn about a topic.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to interested?
Curious and interested both mean wanting to know more.
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