interest - REF

Interest (noun):Meaning:

  1. The feeling of wanting to learn or know about something or someone.
  2. A state of curiosity or concern about or attention to something.
  3. A financial stake or involvement in something, typically in the form of money lent or invested.

Examples:

  1. She developed a keen interest in astronomy after watching a documentary about the universe.
  2. The interest in the new product was so high that it sold out within hours.
  3. His interest in history led him to visit historical sites around the world.

Synonyms:

  1. Curiosity, inquisitiveness, fascination.
  2. Attention, concentration, focus.
  3. Investment, stake, involvement.

Antonyms:

  1. Disinterest, apathy, indifference.
  2. Neglect, inattention, carelessness.
  3. Divestment, withdrawal, disinvestment.

Collocations:

  1. Personal interest: She pursued photography as a personal interest.
  2. Show interest: He didn't seem to show any interest in the conversation.
  3. Genuine interest: Her genuine interest in others made her a great conversationalist.

Idioms:

  1. Have a vested interest: The lawyer had a vested interest in winning the case.
  2. Lose interest: He tends to lose interest in projects if they become too routine.
  3. Take an interest in: She decided to take an interest in gardening after retirement.

Expressions:

  1. Hold someone's interest: The mystery novel was so captivating that it held her interest until the last page.
  2. Pique someone's interest: The intriguing opening scene piqued my interest in the movie.
  3. Spark someone's interest: The unexpected discovery sparked his interest in archaeology.

Phrases:

  1. Cultural interest: She had a strong cultural interest in learning about different traditions.
  2. Shared interests: They bonded over their shared interests in music and art.
  3. Special interest: He had a special interest in environmental conservation.

Word Family (verb):

  • Interest (verb): To engage or attract the attention of someone; to arouse curiosity.

Word Family (adjective):

  • Interesting (adjective): Engaging or exciting; capable of holding one's attention.

Word Family (adverb):

  • Interestingly (adverb): In an interesting or engaging manner.

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