Be into something

verb

To be very interested or involved in something.

I'm really into jazz music these days.
Visual representation of "be into something" - To be very interested or involved in something.

Often appears as...

  • really into
  • deeply into

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To begin engaging or involving oneself in something.

She's into her book and does not wish to be disturbed.
Visual representation of "be into something" - To begin engaging or involving oneself in something.

Often appears as...

  • get into
  • go into
verb

To owe someone money.

I'm into him for 50 dollars.
Visual representation of "be into something" - To owe someone money.

Often appears as...

  • properly into
  • precisely into

Usage tips

Informal

verb

To be very interested or involved in something.

I'm really into jazz music these days.
Visual representation of "be into something" - To be very interested or involved in something.

Often appears as...

  • really into
  • deeply into

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To begin engaging or involving oneself in something.

She's into her book and does not wish to be disturbed.
Visual representation of "be into something" - To begin engaging or involving oneself in something.

Often appears as...

  • get into
  • go into
verb

To owe someone money.

I'm into him for 50 dollars.
Visual representation of "be into something" - To owe someone money.

Often appears as...

  • properly into
  • precisely into

Usage tips

Informal

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "be into something"
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Colloquial Use

Commonly used in casual conversation rather than in formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Are you into gaming? I just got a new console.
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Personal Interests

Shows a strong personal preference or hobby, typically implying enjoyment and leisure time activities.

Illustration for Personal Interests
He's really into painting on weekends.
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Trendiness

Can indicate that someone is following a trend or enjoying something that is currently popular.

Illustration for Trendiness
She’s gotten into baking sourdough bread, like everyone else lately.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

Commonly used in casual conversation rather than in formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Are you into gaming? I just got a new console.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Personal Interests

Shows a strong personal preference or hobby, typically implying enjoyment and leisure time activities.

Illustration for Personal Interests
He's really into painting on weekends.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Trendiness

Can indicate that someone is following a trend or enjoying something that is currently popular.

Illustration for Trendiness
She’s gotten into baking sourdough bread, like everyone else lately.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

Commonly used in casual conversation rather than in formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Are you into gaming? I just got a new console.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Personal Interests

Shows a strong personal preference or hobby, typically implying enjoyment and leisure time activities.

Illustration for Personal Interests
He's really into painting on weekends.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Trendiness

Can indicate that someone is following a trend or enjoying something that is currently popular.

Illustration for Trendiness
She’s gotten into baking sourdough bread, like everyone else lately.
Visual representation of the word "Be into something"

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