Word INTEREST: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

interest

🇺🇸 [ˈɪntrəst]

Meanings

A feeling of curiosity or concern about something. Interest can also refer to the financial return or benefit one gains from an investment. It can motivate actions or decisions based on what is intriguing or valuable.

Examples

• She has a strong interest in learning new languages.
• The interest rate on the loan was very high.
• His interest in history led him to pursue a degree in archaeology.

Synonyms

curiosity • fascination • concern

Antonyms

indifference • boredom • apathetic