Intrested or Interested: Which Is Correct?

"Intrested" is a misspelling of "interested," which is an adjective that describes a state of being curious, engaged, or enthusiastic about something. It indicates a desire to learn more or participate in a particular subject, activity, or event.

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For example, imagine two friends discussing their plans for the weekend:

Friend 1: "I heard there's a new art exhibition opening at the museum this weekend. Are you interested in checking it out?"
Friend 2: "Yes, I'm definitely interested in art, so I'd love to go with you."

In this example, the second friend is expressing that they are keen on art and that they would want to go with the first friend to the art exhibition.

Why do people misspell "interested" as "intrested"? The correctly spelled "interested" is pronounced as the misspelled "intrested" rather than "interested," and hence people may mistakenly spell the word incorrectly. Native speakers of English do not pronounce the first "e" in "interested," so non-native learners of English may incorrectly spell the word if they are not careful.

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Example sentences

She has always been interested in astronomy and spends her evenings stargazing.
The students were highly interested in the guest speaker's talk on environmental conservation.
Are you interested in joining our book club? We meet every Tuesday.
He wasn't interested in sports until he attended that thrilling basketball game.
I'm not interested in politics, so I tend to avoid political discussions.
They were both interested in the same research topic, which led to a collaboration.
Jenny is very interested in fashion design and dreams of becoming a designer.
If you're interested in cooking, you should try out this new recipe I found.
He became more interested in history after visiting historical sites during his vacation.
The company is looking for employees who are genuinely interested in the mission and values of the organization.

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