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"just for curiosity" vs "just by curiosity"

The correct phrase is 'just out of curiosity.' Both 'just for curiosity' and 'just by curiosity' are not commonly used in English. The correct preposition to use with 'curiosity' is 'out of.'

Last Updated: March 23, 2024

just for curiosity

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

It would sound better to say "to satisfy my curiosity" or "for curiosity's sake."

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some alternatives from our editors:

  • just to satisfy my curiosity
  • just for curiosity's sake
  • out of curiosity

just by curiosity

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

The correct preposition to use with 'curiosity' is 'out of,' so the correct phrase is 'just out of curiosity.'

Alternatives:

  • just out of curiosity

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