interest
Translation
interest, stake, share, profit
Examples
She has a great interest in music.
She has a great interest in music.
The bank pays 2% interest on savings.
The bank pays 2% interest on savings.
It is in your best interest to agree.
It is in your best interest to agree.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) a feeling of wanting to learn more about sth. She has a great interest in music.
((on sth.)) money paid for the use of money lent The bank pays 2% interest on savings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: curiosity, concern, stake, profit; Antonyms: boredom, indifference
Etymology
From Latin 'interesse', meaning 'to be between, to be important', from 'inter-' (between) and 'esse' (to be).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'in' the middle of something because it's important to you. It can refer to a feeling (curiosity) or money (profit/stake).