Intent and Interested

Intent

Intent adjective - Having the mind fixed on something.
Usage example: he was so intent on his work that he didn't hear the dog bark

Interested is a synonym for intent. In some cases you can use "Interested" instead an adjective "Intent".

Interested

Interested adjective - Having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern.

Intent is a synonym for interested in attentive topic. You can use "Intent" instead an adjective "Interested", if it concerns topics such as concerned, curious.

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