interest
Definition
- n. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
- n. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
- n. a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
- n. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
Word forms
- Third person singular
- interests
- Past tense
- interested
- Past participle
- interested
- Present participle
- interesting
Example sentences
n.
She has a great interest in photography and often spends her weekends taking pictures.
vt.
The documentary about space travel really interests me.