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I am interested in learning new words.
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
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The class became interested when the story turned mysterious.
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Interested readers often ask thoughtful questions about a text.
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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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Interested
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in · truh · stid · strongest beat: in
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WordInterested.
Partadjective.
MeaningInterested means wanting to learn or know more.
ExampleExample: I am interested in learning new words.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · truh · stid
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- stid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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Synonyms
Words like Interested
Antonyms
Opposite words
uninterestedNot wanting to know or take part.
boredNot feeling interest.
indifferentNot caring much either way.
Synonym practice
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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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Hint for students
Interested means wanting to learn or know more.
Common mix-up
Interested is not the same as uninterested. Interested means interested means wanting to learn or know more.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The class became interested when the story turned mysterious. Clue words: class, became, story. Underline clue words that show why interested fits instead of uninterested. Now write one new sentence that shows interested without using the word interested. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show interested?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The class became interested when the story turned mysterious." Why does interested fit better than uninterested?
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