Incorrect spelling, explanation: intrested may seem correct because of the pronunciation, but the spelling is different. This word’s etymology comes from the Latin interesse, a merge of two words – inter and esse. As you can see, the letter -e is present in the original spelling. That’s why the correct form is interested.
Correct spelling, explanation: when deriving a word, one must remember to look at its root. In this case, it is the verb interest, not intrest. To form an adjective, adding -ed or -d to the end of the root is necessary. The English word interest originates from the Latin language (interesse). The vowel -e remained, so intrested is incorrect, and interested is the only correct spelling.
Definition of interested:
adjective, state of being curious or concern about something or someone
Tell me more, I’m really interested in this story.
The interested man always shows you attention.
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Actually I wasn’t taught this way. Thanks for the knowledge.