How to Use "Interested" with Example Sentences

interested (adj): wanting to learn more about something or be involved with something

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Used with verbs:

"He is very interested in the car."
(be: is/am/are, appears to be, looks, seems, sounds)

"She became very interested in real estate."
(became, got)

"He remained interested in all kinds of sports."
(remained, stayed)

"How can we keep them interested?"
(keep)

Used with adverbs:

"He is extremely interested in the house for sale."
(extremely, fairly, very)

"She is greatly interested in learning about the stock market."
(greatly, especially, particularly, seriously)

"She is terribly interested in other people's problems."
(terribly, most)

"Is he truly interested in her?"
(truly, genuinely)

"He is not at all interested in sports."
(not at all, not in the least, not remotely)

"The candidate is mainly interested in the election results."
(mainly, primarily)

"I am always interested in your stories."
(always)

"Are you still interested in the boat?"
(still)

"I am no longer interested in your boat."
(no longer)

"He is clearly interested in her."
(clearly, obviously, deeply)

Used with prepositions:

"He is interested in buying more real estate."
(in)

Used with nouns:

"All interested parties are invited to the game."
(parties, participants)