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in‧terest‧ed S1 W2
1 giving a lot of attention to something because you want to find out more about it or because you enjoy it [≠ uninterested, bored] 
I wasn't sure if he was really interested or if he was just being polite.
I wasn't sure if he was really interested or if he was just being polite.2 if you are interested in doing or having something, you want to do it or have it : I've got a spare ticket for the opera if you're interested.
I've got a spare ticket for the opera if you're interested. interested in (doing) something Sheila's interested in starting her own business. Would you be interested in a second-hand car?
Sheila's interested in starting her own business.Would you be interested in a second-hand car?3 a person or group that is directly or personally concerned with a situation and is likely to be affected by its results [≠ disinterested]: All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting.
interested party/group
All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. —interestedly adverb
WORD FOCUS: interested 
WORD FOCUS: interested 
similar words: intrigued, curious, absorbed
very interested: fascinated, engrossed, enthralled, spellbound
