📖 interest
A Work & Money word — definition from our own bank
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interest
noun
- a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)“sailing is her favorite pastime”
- a reason for wanting something done“for your sake”
- the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)“they said nothing of great interest”
- a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something“an interest in music”
See also: pastimepursuitsakeinterestingnessinvolvement
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