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interests me vs i am interested

Both "interests me" and "I am interested" are correct. "Interests me" refers to something that catches your attention or curiosity, while "I am interested" is used to express your own interest in something.
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interests me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something that catches your attention or curiosity.

This phrase is used to express that something is intriguing or captivating to you.

Examples:

  • The new movie trailer really interests me.
  • Learning about different cultures interests me a lot.
  • The topic of artificial intelligence interests me.
  • The idea of traveling to new places interests me.
  • The book she recommended really interests me.
  • Apr 23, 2016 ... 'interests me' is grammatically correct same as ' I'm interested in '. Mistakes are not ,all the time, in grammar , it's sometimes in choosing the suitable ...
  • Nov 17, 2019 ... Absolutely nothing interests me anymore. I fucking hate it. I literally don't want to do anything at all. It doesn't bring me any happiness ...
  • Aug 29, 2023 ... In this post, we’ll dive into what to do if you keep thinking “no career interests me” and how you can align yourself with a fulfilling career.
  • Jun 27, 2024 ... "Nothing interests me" is BS. The problem is that something interests you, but you probably didn't know or think it can be a hobby. For ...
  • Apr 26, 2020 ... "This interests me" and "this is interesting to me" do essentially mean the same, but to my ears as a native British English speaker, ...
  • Jun 1, 2014 ... ... life. Nothing interests me, I have no ambition and the future does not interest me. What's wrong with me? All related (96). Recommended.
  • Apr 2, 2016 ... "I guess what interests me is just like what interests everybody else, it's just sort of what feels real." - David Foster Wallace (STS9's ...
  • Dec 20, 2016 ... Nothing interests me. What is the best thing to major at in college ... But I suppose as long as I can pay the bills and go to a place that ...
  • Jun 27, 2013 ... So, interests me goes with a single thing. Interest me goes with many things. The only thing that interests me are those beautiful temples there ...
  • Jun 12, 2021 ... 293 likes, 11 comments - hkorpak on June 12, 2021: "Zany cleaning interests me Kosminen merch days SAT - SUN 12 - 16 More info: ...

Alternatives:

  • captures my interest
  • grabs my attention
  • intrigues me
  • fascinates me
  • appeals to me

i am interested

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express your own interest in something.

This phrase is used to convey that you have a personal interest or curiosity about a particular subject or activity.

Examples:

  • I am interested in learning a new language.
  • She is interested in volunteering at the animal shelter.
  • Are you interested in joining the photography club?
  • He is interested in pursuing a career in music.
  • They are interested in exploring new opportunities.
  • I Am Interested In. Home; I Am Interested In. How to Get Started · Business Services · Disability Innovation Grants · Funding Opportunities · Community Living ...
  • Nov 17, 2016 ... 'I Am Interested in Collective Characters': An Interview With Nanni Balestrini. The legendary Italian author speaks with Rachel Kushner.
  • Mar 25, 2024 ... 'I'm interested' sounds informal. 'I am interested' gives a tone of formality such as in business letters.
  • May 13, 2013 ... Contact professors at a graduate school to say that I am interested on their research project and that I would like to be admitted into the university.
  • Dec 13, 2022 ... I am interested in orthodox Christianity and have no idea where to start. I left my religion years ago and I've always been interested in ...
  • May 19, 2023 ... They can both be correct but have different meanings. 'I am interested' means that you care about something. 'I am interesting' means that ...
  • Aug 5, 2010 ... The vacancies in Finance and Accounting are the ones I am interested the most in. I actually I've already sent the reply writing "The ...
  • Jun 6, 2023 ... I am interested in this job opportunity. Please let me know” Time and again, I come across such single line statements.
  • Feb 10, 2017 ... ... I am interested in French poetry I am interested in dancing It is also used to talk about things which you would like to do: I am interested ...
  • Aug 4, 2006 ... I believe I usually say "I am interested to know" (what you have to offer, fx). Is that incorrect? is "I am interested in knowing" better?

Alternatives:

  • have an interest in
  • find intriguing
  • am curious about
  • am fascinated by
  • am drawn to

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