interest (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɪntrəst/
Definition
A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
Examples
She has a strong interest in history.
He showed great interest in the new project.
My interest in music grew when I was young.
How to Use interest
- interest in (prepositional phrase)
- A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something. — "I have an interest in learning new languages."
- interest rate (collocation)
- The percentage charged for borrowing money or paid for saving money. — "The interest rate on this loan is very high."
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