1 A2 idiomatic informal
To have a strong interest in or enthusiasm for a hobby, activity, or genre.
"She's really into jazz music — she goes to concerts almost every weekend."
be into
A2 informal transitive
To have a strong enthusiasm for or active interest in something.
In plain English
To really like something a lot and spend time on it.
What does "be into" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 idiomatic informal
To be romantically attracted to someone.
"I think he's really into you — he keeps finding excuses to talk to you."
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To be directed into something — mentally or physically immersed in it.
Actually means
To really like something a lot and spend time on it.
Usage tip
Very common in informal spoken English globally. Often used to talk about hobbies, music, sports, or romantic interest. In a romantic context ('I'm really into you'), it means attracted to someone.
Words that pair with "be into"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
music sports art yoga someone cooking
How to conjugate "be into"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
be into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
is into
he/she/it
Past simple
was/were into
yesterday
Past participle
been into
have + pp
-ing form
being into
continuous
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