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interest - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
interest
Definition
(noun) a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
Synonyms
:
involvement
Example Sentence
an interest in music
Definition
(noun) a reason for wanting something done
Synonyms
:
sake
Example Sentence
for your sake
died for the sake of his country
in the interest of safety
in the common interest
Definition
(noun) the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
Synonyms
:
interestingness
Example Sentence
they said nothing of great interest
primary colors can add interest to a room
Definition
(noun) a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
Example Sentence
how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
Definition
(noun) (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
Synonyms
:
stake
Example Sentence
they have interests all over the world
a stake in the company's future
Definition
(noun) (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
Synonyms
:
interest group
Example Sentence
the iron interests stepped up production
Definition
(noun) a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Synonyms
:
pastime
,
pursuit
Example Sentence
sailing is her favorite pastime
his main pastime is gambling
he counts reading among his interests
they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
Definition
(verb) excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
Definition
(verb) be on the mind of
Synonyms
:
concern
,
occupy
,
worry
Example Sentence
I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
Definition
(verb) be of importance or consequence
Synonyms
:
matter to
Example Sentence
This matters to me!
Word used in video below:
text: share an interest a genuine interest
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