interest
Pronunciación: [/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹəst/]
Contexto: «finance»
(noun) money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
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The bank offers a high interest rate on savings accounts.
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I don't want to invest in that company because they offer very low interest.
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What is the interest rate on this loan?
Contexto: «curiosity or concern»
(noun) a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
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She has a lot of interest in science and always asks questions.
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He showed no interest in the topic and quickly changed the subject.
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What interests you the most about this subject?
Contexto: «importance or relevance»
(noun) the attention or importance that is given to something.
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The teachers discussed the level of interest in each student's progress.
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There was little interest in the project, so they decided to cancel it.
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Why is there so much interest in this news story?
Contexto: «finance»
(verb) to earn money from an investment, usually over time.
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He let the money sit in the bank to interest and grow.
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The stocks didn't interest much this year, so he didn't make much profit.
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How much will this investment interest over the next year?