Words / A2

INTR-uh-sting/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

Interesting means it holds your attention. An interesting idea. Interested describes the person: I am interested in music. This pair is like excited/exciting. Boring is the opposite of interesting.

Meaning

Holding your attention because it is unusual or useful.

Examples

• “The lesson was interesting.”
• “The story is interesting.”
• “Are you interested in sport?”

Good to know

interesting = the thing. interested in = how you feel. Opposite: boring.

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