Pronunciation: /aʊt ʌv ˈɪn.tər.ɪst/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'interest' is a noun representing curiosity or a feeling of wanting to know or learn more about something.
A1 Out of interest, what is your favorite color?
A2 I asked him out of interest if he had ever been to Japan.
B1 Out of interest, I decided to learn more about the history of the city.
B2 She joined the book club out of interest in expanding her knowledge.
C1 Out of interest in psychology, he decided to pursue a degree in the field.
C2 The documentary was watched out of interest in the subject matter.
preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'out of' is a preposition indicating the reason or motive for something.
A1 I asked him out of interest where he bought his new phone.
A2 Out of interest, I decided to take a cooking class.
B1 Out of interest in history, she visited several museums during her trip.
B2 Out of interest in astronomy, he bought a telescope to stargaze.
C1 She conducted research out of interest in the impact of climate change on marine life.
C2 Out of interest, he attended a lecture on quantum physics given by a renowned scientist.
formal Out of interest, could you provide me with more details about your research findings?
informal Just out of interest, have you ever been to that new restaurant down the street?
slang I was just wondering, out of interest, if you've ever tried skydiving before?
figurative Out of interest, have you ever thought about what life would be like if you pursued your passion instead of your current job?
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