interest
🇺🇸
/ˈɪntrəst/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪntrəst/
noun
A1
Wanting to know or learn more about something
He has a strong interest in learning new languages.
A1
Something that gets your attention and makes you curious
The museum has many things of interest for visitors.
A1
An activity or topic you enjoy and spend time on
My main interest is reading books about history.
B1
Extra money paid when borrowing or earned when investing
The bank pays interest on savings accounts.
B2
Something that benefits or is good for someone
The new policy serves the public interest.
R
A share in a business or company
He has business interests in several countries.
R
A connection that affects how you feel about something
Companies have an interest in keeping employees happy.
R
A group of people with shared business goals
Farming interests want better prices for crops.
verb
R
To make someone want to know more or pay attention
The story will interest anyone who loves adventure.
translation
Wanting to know or learn more about something; Something that gets your attention and makes you curious; An activity or topic you enjoy and spend time on; Extra money paid when borrowing or earned when investing; Something that benefits or is good for someone; A share in a business or company; A connection that affects how you feel about something; A group of people with shared business goals
To make someone want to know more or pay attention
Word Forms
3rd Present
interests
Past
interested
Perfect
interested
Progressive
interesting
Plural
interests