interested
gb/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd/ us/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd/
A2
English
~ 1300
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
property
1
wanting to know or learn
Wanting to know more about something.
Usage pattern:
interested in [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interested' with 'interesting'. 'Interested' describes how someone feels; 'interesting' describes the thing that causes the feeling.
Synonyms
curious (Implies a strong desire to know, sometimes without a specific purpose.)
Antonyms
uninterested (Means not caring about or not wanting to know about something.)
Collocations
interested in politics
|interested in learning
|interested in science
|interested in history
Themes
emotions
|learning
|daily life
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She is very interested in ancient history.
- I'm interested in hearing your opinion.
- They seemed genuinely interested in the project.
- He's interested in learning Spanish.
- We are interested in how the system works.
Learner examples
- I am interested in music.
- She is interested in books.
- We are interested in the game.
- He is interested in animals.
- They are interested in English.
adjective
B2
state
2
having a personal stake
Having something to gain or lose from a situation.
Usage pattern:
an interested party/person
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'interested' here with 'curious'; in this meaning it refers to having a personal connection or benefit, not a desire to know.
Synonyms
involved (Suggests active participation or connection, not necessarily for personal gain.)
Antonyms
disinterested (Means having no personal stake and able to be impartial.)
Collocations
interested party
|interested person
|interested shareholder
Themes
business
|law
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- As an interested party, she had to declare her conflict of interest.
- The lawyer represented all interested persons in the case.
- Only interested shareholders were invited to the meeting.
Learner examples
- He is an interested party in the deal.
- They are interested persons in the case.
- She is an interested shareholder.
Grammar
Dictionary form
interested
IPA
GB/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd/
US/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd/
Syllables & stress
in - ter - ested (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: interested
Word family
Core family
interest
noun A2
interesting
adjective A2
Related words
interestingly
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
uninterested
adjective B2
uninteresting
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
disinterested
adjective
disinterest
noun
Expressions
interested in
1/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
showing curiosity about something
Wanting to know more about or be involved with something.
Examples
- She is interested in photography.
- Are you interested in joining our club?
interested party
1/ˈɪntɚˌɛstɪd pˈɑɹti/
fixed phrase
person with a personal stake
A person who has something to gain or lose from a situation.
Examples
- The contract must be signed by all interested parties.
- As an interested party, he could not make an impartial decision.