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INTEREST

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Interest.

How to pronounce interest:

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Interest - as a noun

A sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

Example: "An interest in music"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
involvement
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curiositywonder
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A reason for wanting something done

Example: "For your sake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
benefitwelfare
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)

Example: "They said nothing of great interest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interestingness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
powerpowerfulness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed

Example: "How much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fixed chargefixed costfixed costs
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

Example: "They have interests all over the world"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
partpercentageportionshare
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims

Example: "The iron interests stepped up production"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interest group
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social group
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

Example: "Sailing is her favorite pastime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pastimepursuit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diversionrecreation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Interest - as a verb

Excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouseelicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
bore

Be on the mind of

Example: "I worry about the second germanic consonant shift"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concernoccupyworry

Be of importance or consequence

Example: "This matters to me!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
matter to
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bear oncome toconcernhave to do withpertainreferrelatetouchtouch on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I have a strong interest in learning new languages."
"She has a keen interest in photography."
"My primary interest lies in music production."
"The article caught my interest with its captivating title."
"He lost interest in the project after facing numerous obstacles."
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Word Game Points

Is INTEREST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, interest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTEREST has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is INTEREST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, interest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTEREST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is INTEREST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, interest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTEREST has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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