interested

adjective in·ter·est·ed \ˈin-t(ə-)rəs-təd; ˈin-tə-ˌres-, ˈin-ˌtres-; ˈin-tərs-\

: wanting to learn more about something or to become involved in something

: having the desire to do or have something

: having a direct or personal involvement in something

Full Definition of INTERESTED

: having the attention engaged <interested listeners>

: being affected or involved <interested parties>

— in·ter·est·ed·ly adverb

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INTERESTED Defined for Kids

adjective in·ter·est·ed \ˈin-trə-stəd, ˈin-tə-rə-\

: wanting to learn more about or become involved with something <an interested listener>

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