INTEREST
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Interest.
How to pronounce interest:
US
Interest - as a noun
A sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
Example: "An interest in music"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
involvement19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curiosity14wonder10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A reason for wanting something done
Example: "For your sake"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sake8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
benefit12welfare13Hyponyms (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)
interestingness16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
power10powerfulness20Hyponyms (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 costsHyponyms (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)
stake9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
part6percentage15portion9share8Hyponyms (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 groupHypernyms (Closely Related)
social groupHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Example: "Sailing is her favorite pastime"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pastime11pursuit9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diversion13recreation12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Interest - as a verb
Excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
bore6Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is INTEREST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, interest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordINTEREST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is INTEREST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, interest is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINTEREST has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
