Interest Definition
interest
noun
- a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; "an interest in music"
- 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"
- 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"
- a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed; "how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"
- (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"
- (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims; "the iron interests stepped up production"
- a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"
verb
- excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
- be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"
- be of importance or consequence; "This matters to me!"
"Interest" in song lyrics
See how interest is used in real songs:
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"the viciousness, ridiculous, peaking a dummy's interest"
AesopROCK — Basic Cable -
"I throw to down to expand my interest"
Afu-Ra f/ Rasheedah — Caliente -
"For instincts, every joint gainin interest"
All City — The Hot Joint (Clark Kent Remix)
Words that rhyme with interest
Usage tips for "interest"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "interest" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for interest to find words that pair well.