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  • Definition
    • interest :a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
      • an interest in music

    • interest :a reason for wanting something done
      • for your sake|died for the sake of his country|in the interest of safety|in the common interest

    • interest :be on the mind of
      • I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift

    • interest :the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
      • they said nothing of great interest|primary colors can add interest to a room

    • interest :be of importance or consequence
      • This matters to me!

    • interest :a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
      • how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?

    • interest :(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
      • they have interests all over the world|a stake in the company's future

    • interest :(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
      • the iron interests stepped up production

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