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in·ter·est
 interest
- pronunciation:
- In
t
rihst
[or]
In
trihst
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the desire to learn or know about something.
The teacher took an interest in his student's work.- synonyms:
- enthusiasm
- similar words:
- attention, curiosity, engagement, notice, stake
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| definition 2: |
money that is paid for the use of another person's money.
The bank will pay interest on the money in our account.- similar words:
- dividend, profit, return
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| related words: |
appeal, title |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
interested, interesting, interests |
| definition: |
to cause to want to learn or know about something.
Computers interest me.- similar words:
- absorb, appeal, attract, concern, grip, hold
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