Definition Interested in

English vocabulary and translations (See all our English vocabulary translation)

to be interested in (fashion, playing guitar): to be curious about, to be attracted to (fashion, playing guitar)
idiom

The construction to be interested in can be followed either by a noun or a verb in the ING form:

I'm interested in politics.

I'm interested in writing a book.

to be interested by (a proposal): to be intrigued, fascinated by (a proposal); to be attracted to (a proposal)
idiom

The construction to be interested by can only be followed by a noun:

I am interested by the subject of the book.

"-Do you mind if I ask you why you're interested in a position for which you're clearly overqualified?"
"I'm interested, but I'd prefer an initial order of 30,000 units."
"I'm from Arkansas, and the only thing I'm interested in is seeing your Queen sitting in her palace with her crown jewels on her head."
"I really hope that this is Xiao Xiao, the woman interested in buying my masterpiece, "Multiplicity"."
"Radio Rhubarb listeners, I'm interested in your opinions."
"Perhaps you can let Edward know - maybe he's interested in suing his parents."
"oh, and there's this horse I've got in the back, but you're probably not interested in her."
"He is very interested in purchasing your painting "Multiplicity" (or "Absurd Crimson Symphony" as it is translated in Chinese)."
"I'm not interested in party central, but I enjoy socializing with roommates, as well as chilling out on the sofa watching Star Wars over and over again."
"Absolutely I'm interested."

Still having difficulties with 'Interested in'? Want to improve your English? Try our online English lessons and receive a free level assessment.

Do you have smart way of remembering 'Interested in'? Share it with us!