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- word choice - interested in to: whats the difference? - English . . .
Interested to "Interested to" is a bit more complicated, because by itself it doesn't really make sense The "to" is actually part of the verb that comes after it, like in "to read", "to see", or "to hear" This "to form" of the verb is known as the infinitive, and is used to add detail to (or modify) the word that comes before it
- Interested in or by something? - English Language Usage Stack . . .
In addition to WS2's answer, I would like to add that interested by can be used when a certain object or person can somewhat actively interest you: The professor interests me because of his lecture (, so I am interested by him) But: I am interested in the professor Sounds like the professor is not consciously doing anything to spark your interest, therefore, you take interest in him So if you
- Interested in knowing versus interested to know
I am interested to know if, for some, there is a subtle difference between the two phrases in the title I am equally interested in knowing if there is a subtle difference
- grammar - Interested in OR Interested with - English Language Learners . . .
Interested in OR Interested with Ask Question Asked 4 years, 8 months ago Modified 4 years, 7 months ago
- The difference between Im interested and Id be interested
"I'd be interested" is slightly softer and thus more polite If you say "I'm interested", you're directly stating that you want to know the information If you say "I'd be interested", what is implied is "I'd be interested IF you were to tell me, which I'm not telling you to do" This is an instance of a process in English in which the polite way to ask someone to do something has become
- word usage - Interested in vs interested - English Language Learners . . .
When must we use the preposition in when we used the word interested Normal Usage: I am interested in 18th century paintings How about these examples: If you're interested don't hesitate to
- What is the difference between Do you interest and . . . interested in . . .
I want to ask my friend about interest in engineering a system How can I ask him? Do you interest in the system? or Do you interested in the system? Which phrase is correctly used?
- What is the difference between ‘interest in ‘interest for
In the first example, interest on a credit card refers to additional payment on a loan In the second, interest for scientists means it holds a certain appeal or allure for the scientists It's different from interest in; with interest in, the the object (the word after "in") is the thing that is interesting, while with interest for, the subject is the thing that is interesting
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