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verbbe on the mind of
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"in the interest of safety" "in the common interest"nouna reason for wanting something done
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verbbe of importance or consequence
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"he counts reading among his interests"nouna diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)type of:
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"they said nothing of great interest" "primary colors can add interest to a room"nounthe power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
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"an interest in music"nouna sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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"they have interests all over the world"noun(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
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"the iron interests stepped up production"noun(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
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"how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"nouna fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowedtype of:
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verbexcite the curiosity of; engage the interest ofOpposite:
Definition that contains interest
- color interest and variety and intensity
- colour interest and variety and intensity
- discount interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan
- vividness interest and variety and intensity
- self-serving interested only in yourself
- sweat equity interest in a building that a tenant earns by contributing to its renovation or maintenance
- interest expense interest paid on loans
- bank discount interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan
- simple interest interest paid on the principal alone
- self-seeking interested only in yourself