Interested | Mean of interested in English Dictionary

/ˈɪntrəstəd/

• wanting to learn more about something or to become involved in something
1. The listeners were all greatly/very interested in the lecture.
2. students who are interested in archaeology
3. I'd be interested to learn more about his background.
4. I'm interested to hear what you have to say.
5. I was very interested to learn that she had once lived in California.
• having the desire to do or have something
1. Are you interested in playing tennis? [=would you like to play tennis?]
2. Would you be interested in another cup of coffee? [=would you like another cup of coffee?]
3. I asked him if he wanted to play tennis, but he said he wasn't interested.
• having a direct or personal involvement in something
1. The plan will have to be approved by all interested parties.