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interested vs interesting

The phrases 'interested' and 'interesting' are not directly comparable as they serve different grammatical functions. 'Interested' is an adjective used to describe someone's feelings or attitudes, while 'interesting' is also an adjective used to describe things that evoke interest or curiosity.

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interested

The word 'interested' is correct and commonly used in English. It is an adjective that describes someone's feelings or attitudes towards something.

Use 'interested' to describe how someone feels about something. For example, 'I am interested in learning new languages.'

Examples:

She is interested in the new project.
I am interested in buying a new car.
They seem very interested in the topic.
He is not interested in sports.
Are you interested in joining the club?

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Karen's got Derek Wills interested.
Nobody was interested is what happened.
I hope the Emperor is more interested...
Continental drift never interested me much.
If you're interested, write to the underground.
Ernst wasn't interested, and that left me.
I shall be most interested to hear it Mr. Lovett.
I've got an old walnut if anybody's interested.
If John is interested, he can make the first move.
I'd like to stop being an interested bystander.
Cami is all yours if you're interested.
At first, It was only Enteng who was interested.
If you are interested, meet me in my prayer room before dawn.
Not worried, Mr Prime Minister, just interested.
Besides, gambling's never interested me...
Well, good,'cause I'm really not that interested.
I would be very glad if you are interested.
I just thought you should know my girlfriend has someone else interested.
I finally twigged that he just wasn't interested.
I have an opinion on motive, if anyone's interested.

Alternatives:

curious
keen
eager
fascinated
intrigued

interesting

The word 'interesting' is correct and commonly used in English. It is an adjective used to describe things that evoke interest or curiosity.

Use 'interesting' to describe things that capture your attention or curiosity. For example, 'The movie was very interesting.'

Examples:

The book was really interesting.
It was an interesting conversation.
The lecture was quite interesting.
She finds history very interesting.
The museum had many interesting exhibits.

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Something interesting came back on her hair sample.
The interesting part is the cause.
This is an immensely interesting and important initiative.
And their popular music is interesting.
I got an interesting report today.
Scott Delfino's roommate said something interesting.
Because... that could be interesting.
Notjust interesting, it's explosive.
He becomes more interesting because you robbed him.
Had an interesting breakthrough while repurposing nanotechnology for anti-viral dissemination.
Nothing interesting, the oldest collections.
Angela just brought us something interesting.
Folder listing failed in interesting ways.
Although our last contestant did say something interesting.
Possibilities are what make life interesting.
The Military Procurement Committee looks interesting.
Nonetheless, it was a most interesting speech.
I find the impossible far more interesting.
Your application made for some interesting reading.
My timing is what makes this interesting.

Alternatives:

captivating
engaging
intriguing
fascinating
compelling

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