Interested in meaning in English

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Definition

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.

Examples

  • "Knowing your background in espionage, I thought you might be interested in a $1000 gift voucher at the Spies'R'Us store."
  • "We're not interested in online distributors at the moment."
  • "Interested? Bruno : What the hell."
  • "Brian : The Brian Jones Corporation sells a very special product that I think you'll be very interested in."
  • "In fact, I have some information that you may be interested in reading."
  • "Susie : Well, firstly, we're interested in a new line of products for 15 to 24 year-old men."
  • "Interested? Bruno : What the hell... Go ahead and set it up Brian."
  • "I have a two-headed antelope... oh, and there's this horse I've got in the back, but you're probably not interested in her..."
  • "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."
  • "He is very interested in purchasing your painting "Multiplicity" (or "Absurd Crimson Symphony" as it is translated in Chinese)."
  • "We've heard many positive things about your factories, and we're very interested in outsourcing some of our production to you and your workers."
  • "So you guys are interested in living and working abroad?"
  • "Sigourney : Well Bruno, I write what I see, and during our interview you gave me no indication that the environmental initiatives of your own company interested you in the slightest."
  • "I'd be interested in hearing your views: leave your comments!"
  • "Brian : No, I meant which position you're interested in?"
  • "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."
  • "The first 10 emails are free, then if you're interested in purchasing the program for your staff, we sell annual subscriptions at very competitive rates."
  • "Department stores were not interested in Bruno's latest perfumes;"
  • "However, I do think your readers may be interested in a feature about our new store in London."

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