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interest

Pronunciation: [/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹəst/]

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interest: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use interest in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.

Example

The bank offers a high interest rate on savings accounts.

Example

I don't want to invest in that company because they offer very low interest.

Example

What is the interest rate on this loan?

Context: “curiosity or concern”

(noun) a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.

Example

She has a lot of interest in science and always asks questions.

Example

He showed no interest in the topic and quickly changed the subject.

Example

What interests you the most about this subject?

Context: “importance or relevance”

(noun) the attention or importance that is given to something.

Example

The teachers discussed the level of interest in each student's progress.

Example

There was little interest in the project, so they decided to cancel it.

Example

Why is there so much interest in this news story?

Context: “finance”

(verb) to earn money from an investment, usually over time.

Example

He let the money sit in the bank to interest and grow.

Example

The stocks didn't interest much this year, so he didn't make much profit.

Example

How much will this investment interest over the next year?

How to pronounce interest

Pronunciation: [/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹəst/]

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