Interest (noun):Meaning:
- The feeling of wanting to learn or know about something or someone.
- A state of curiosity or concern about or attention to something.
- A financial stake or involvement in something, typically in the form of money lent or invested.
Examples:
- She developed a keen interest in astronomy after watching a documentary about the universe.
- The interest in the new product was so high that it sold out within hours.
- His interest in history led him to visit historical sites around the world.
Synonyms:
- Curiosity, inquisitiveness, fascination.
- Attention, concentration, focus.
- Investment, stake, involvement.
Antonyms:
- Disinterest, apathy, indifference.
- Neglect, inattention, carelessness.
- Divestment, withdrawal, disinvestment.
Collocations:
- Personal interest: She pursued photography as a personal interest.
- Show interest: He didn't seem to show any interest in the conversation.
- Genuine interest: Her genuine interest in others made her a great conversationalist.
Idioms:
- Have a vested interest: The lawyer had a vested interest in winning the case.
- Lose interest: He tends to lose interest in projects if they become too routine.
- Take an interest in: She decided to take an interest in gardening after retirement.
Expressions:
- Hold someone's interest: The mystery novel was so captivating that it held her interest until the last page.
- Pique someone's interest: The intriguing opening scene piqued my interest in the movie.
- Spark someone's interest: The unexpected discovery sparked his interest in archaeology.
Phrases:
- Cultural interest: She had a strong cultural interest in learning about different traditions.
- Shared interests: They bonded over their shared interests in music and art.
- 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.