| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
be into [bi ˈɪntuː] | to be interested in or enthusiastic about something or someone |
Other meanings
- to be romantically or sexually attracted to someone
- informal: to be involved with or keen on an activity, trend, or hobby
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "be into"
- I am into jazz music.
- She is into yoga these days.
- They are into vintage cars.
- He is into her.
- You are into horror movies?
- We were into the project last year.
Features of Using "be into"
Informal, commonly used in spoken English to express interest, enthusiasm, or attraction. It is inseparable and is normally followed by a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition into). When used about people, it often implies romantic or sexual attraction. Although it describes a state (stative), it appears frequently in casual speech and simple verb forms (e.g., "I am into...").
Other phrasal verbs with the verb be
be back
to have returned to a place
be away
to be absent or not at home
be in
to be at home or in a particular place
be against
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
be behind
to be late or delayed
be for
to support or favor something
be about to
to be on the point of doing something (imminent future)
be down
to not be working or functioning
be after
to try to obtain or pursue someone or something
be off
to leave or depart
be along
to arrive soon
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