Interest Meaning
There are 10 meaning(s) for word Interest
Meaning 2 : a reason for wanting something done
Example : in the interest of safety,in the common interest
Synonyms : sake
Example : in the interest of safety,in the common interest
Synonyms : sake
Meaning 3 : be of importance or consequence
Synonyms : matter to
Synonyms : matter to
Meaning 4 : a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Example : he counts reading among his interests
Synonyms : pastime, pursuit
Example : he counts reading among his interests
Synonyms : pastime, pursuit
Meaning 5 : the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
Example : they said nothing of great interest,primary colors can add interest to a room
Synonyms : interestingness
Example : they said nothing of great interest,primary colors can add interest to a room
Synonyms : interestingness
Meaning 6 : a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
Example : an interest in music
Synonyms : involvement
Example : an interest in music
Synonyms : involvement
Meaning 7 : (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
Example : they have interests all over the world
Synonyms : stake
Example : they have interests all over the world
Synonyms : stake
Meaning 8 : (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 : interest group
Example : the iron interests stepped up production
Synonyms : interest group
Meaning 9 : a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
Example : how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
Example : how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
Meaning 10 : excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
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