interest

[US]/ˈɪntrəst/
[UK]/ˈɪntrəst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. curiosity; hobby; benefit
vt. to arouse interest; to generate interest

Phrases & Collocations

lose interest

show interest

common interest

genuine interest

interest in

of interest

interest rate

public interest

no interest

with interest

strong interest

economic interest

personal interest

loan interest

special interest

conflict of interest

keen interest

interest rate risk

high interest

have no interest

general interest

places of interest

Example Sentences

an interest in sports.

This is an interesting entertainment.

a concessional interest rate.

a cut in interest rates.

much of it is of interest to historians.

an interesting medley of flavours.

an interest in the new company.

their interests are too parochial.

interest is paid quarterly.

a resurgence of interest in religion.

a maniacal interest in gambling.

consult the interests of the masses

be interested in music

Real-world Examples

Rather, the prosecution represents the interests of the state.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) May 2018 Collection

The prosecution does not represent the interests of a victim.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) May 2018 Collection

I have no interest in being obese.

Source: Gourmet food, prayer, and love

Commodities and art? You've got diverse interests.

Source: Cat and Mouse Game Season 2

It was in your best interest.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) September 2016 Collection

My father had an interest in astronomy.

Source: BBC Listening January 2015 Collection

Oh, oh! Trust me, I have no interest in swaggering, muscle-bound juvenile delinquents.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

A new conflict would be in no one's interest.

Source: VOA Standard English - Middle East

Definitely posting that TikTok was very interesting.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

COVID-19 has triggered huge interest in leaving.

Source: CNN 10 Summer Special

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