What is "interest" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "interest": a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

Noun

Meaning of "interest": excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of

Verb

Meaning of "interest": a reason for wanting something done

Noun

Meaning of "interest": be on the mind of

Verb

Meaning of "interest": the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)

Noun

Meaning of "interest": be of importance or consequence

Verb

Meaning of "interest": a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed

Noun

Meaning of "interest": (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

Noun

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

Noun

Meaning of "interest": a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

Noun

Synonyms:

importance, significance, sympathy, passion, activity, enthusiasm, concern, diversion, pastime, racket, interestedness, sport, thing, absorption, note, suspicion, relevance, hobby, preoccupation, notice, regard, attentiveness, moment, pursuit, relaxation, care, case, recreation, game, excitement, matter, engrossment, consequence, affection, into, concernment, leisure activity, profit, prosperity, benefit, well-being, gain, good, welfare, right, stake, influence, commitment, involvement, gain, participation, earnings, claim, premium, credit, bonus, title, accrual, due, authority, discount, portion, percentage, piece, points, engross, engage, fascinate, excite, amuse, please, involve, entertain, tempt, affect, attract, intrigue, concern, pull, lure, snare, enthrall, hook, move, pique, arouse, tantalize, touch, titillate, grab, appeal, divert, perk up, turn on, appeal to, be interesting to, sit up,

Antonyms:

insignificance, indifference, hate, task, vocation, dislike, hatred, boredom, heedlessness, ignorance, disregard, apathy, disadvantage, work, profession, peace, neglect, unimportance, labor, disinterest, loss, apathy, boredom, indifference, disadvantage, disinterest, whole, apathy, boredom, indifference, disadvantage, disinterest, reject, refuse, tire, anger, annoy, disgust, dissuade, release, forget, repulse, turn off, bore, repel, upset, disenchant, let go, stay, bother, disinterest,