/ˈɪn.trəs.tɪd/
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Meaning
Wanting to know more about something, or wanting to take part in it.
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Word origin
From interest, which comes from Latin interesse, to be between or to concern.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- interesse
Examples
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"Interested in" is the pattern to learn. The thing follows "in".
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Here "interested" asks if you would like to join.
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An interested face shows that a person is paying attention.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 4: interested, shoe, tough and 7 more words.