📖 interest

A Work & Money word — definition from our own bank

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interest

noun

  1. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)“sailing is her favorite pastime”
  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 sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something“an interest in music”

See also: pastimepursuitsakeinterestingnessinvolvement

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