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Moderateinterested
The correct spelling is interested.
How to pronounce interested
/ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/
verbIPA: /ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/
Say it like: Int-ere-ste-d
The correct spelling is interested. To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing. For example: "Action films don't really interest me."
Usage Examples
“Action films don't really interest me.”
“I'm very interested in going to see that play.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
- 2.To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.
- 3.To cause or permit to share.
adjective
- 1.Having or showing interest.
- 2.Motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.
- 3.Owning a share of a company.
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