interest

/ˈɪntɹəst/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
   “an interest in music”
2. a reason for wanting something done
   “for your sake”
3. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
   “they said nothing of great interest”
4. a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
   “how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?”
5. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
   “they have interests all over the world”
6. (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
   “the iron interests stepped up production”
7. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
   “sailing is her favorite pastime”

verb

1. excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
2. be on the mind of
   “I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift”
3. be of importance or consequence
   “This matters to me!”

Synonyms for interest

• involvement
• sake
• interestingness
• stake
• interest group
• pastime
• pursuit
• concern
• occupy
• worry
• matter to

Antonyms of interest

• bore

Words that rhyme with interest

• noninterest
• pinterest