Word
attracted
Phoneticsat·tract·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈtɹæktɪd/
UK/ɐtɹˈæktɪd/
Definitions
01to pull or interest
B1 · Intermediate
v. the past action of pulling something closer or making someone interested.
v. the past tense of attract; used to describe the action of exerting a pull or eliciting interest in the past.
“The bright flowers attracted many bees to the garden yesterday.”
“The company's innovative approach to sustainability attracted several high-profile investors during the initial funding round.”
Pitfall
I was attracted from his personality.
I was attracted by his personality.
Use 'by' or 'to' when describing what caused the attraction, not 'from'.
02feeling interest
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling like you like someone or something and want to be near them.
adj. experiencing a sense of liking or interest, often romantic or aesthetic; functions as a predicative adjective.
“She felt attracted to him because he was kind and funny.”
“Many young professionals are attracted to urban centres that offer a vibrant nightlife and diverse career opportunities.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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