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Was attracted vs Got attracted

Both 'was attracted' and 'got attracted' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Was attracted' is more formal and commonly used in written English, while 'got attracted' is more informal and conversational. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1029 views

Was attracted

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in written contexts.

This phrase is used to describe a past state of being attracted to someone or something. It is more formal and suitable for written English.

Examples:

She was attracted to his intelligence.
He was attracted to the idea of traveling the world.

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Perhaps it was her coarseness that he was attracted to.
Obviously, he was attracted to it for some reason.
Is it possible that the bat was attracted to my phone or to technology?
As if he was attracted to it.
I thought he was attracted to me.
Beverly was attracted to Ronin in a very intense and intimate way.
I was cheated emotionally I was attracted to her, I swear.
I was attracted to the man.
Our attention was attracted to a disturbance involving naval personnel.
Another demon woman was attracted to me.
I was attracted to you the moment that I...
At least he was attracted to you.
I was a patrol supervisor, and I was attracted to him.
We know Taylor was attracted to you.
I understand that she was attracted.
Remember, I was attracted to you from the back.
Said I was attracted to another woman.
That's why I was attracted to you.
I was attracted to her in her demeanor.

Alternatives:

felt attracted
found attractive
was drawn to
was captivated by
was charmed by

Got attracted

This phrase is correct but more informal and conversational. It is commonly used in spoken English.

This phrase is used to describe a sudden or immediate attraction to someone or something. It is more informal and suitable for spoken English.

Examples:

I got attracted to her smile instantly.
He got attracted to the new job offer.

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Didn't Herman got attracted by Ouija-board?
Usually bugs are attracted to light.
Oliver's homecoming attracted all types of attention...
Grizzlies are attracted to strong scents.
There's something attracted by our fears.
What attracted me to you was your virtue.
Something in this room attracted her attention.
The gunfire must've attracted the walkers.
Most people attracted to this culture don't.
You and Count Vronsky attracted attention tonight.
And Garth is not attracted to me anymore.
But my money had attracted attention.
People are attracted to people who are attracted to them.
They give off alternating electrical charges that the shark is attracted to.
Maybe I'm attracted to these types of things.
'Cause I'm always attracted to losers.
Apparently, they're attracted to the dryer sheets.
The virus appears to be attracted to infrared radiation.
The macroviruses are attracted to infrared radiation.
I know you're attracted to me.

Alternatives:

became attracted to
was drawn to
found attractive
was captivated by
was charmed by

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