American English
/ˈɪn.tɹɪst̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
a feeling that makes you want to know more about something or pay attention to it
“Interest” is commonly pronounced with two syllables: /ˈɪn.tɹɪst/. You may also hear a three-syllable pronunciation: /ˈɪn.tɚ.ɪst/.
a feeling that makes you want to know more about something or pay attention to it
The story caught my interest.
She has a strong interest in science.
spark interest in something · show interest in something · lose interest in something · take an interest in something
have an interest in something
show an interest in something
to make someone want to know more about something or pay attention to it
The book interested me immediately.
The class interested him in medicine.
Use interested for a person's feeling, and interest for the thing that causes the feeling.
something interests someone
interest someone in something
extra money that you pay when you borrow money or earn when you save it
The bank charges 6% interest on the loan.
This account earns interest every month.
For money, usually say pay interest, not pay an interest.
interest rate · pay interest · earn interest · compound interest
pay interest on a loan
earn interest on an account
an activity or subject that you enjoy doing or learning about
Her main interest is photography.
His interests include cooking and travel.
For hobbies or subjects, interests is often plural.
personal interests · special interest · area of interest
someone's interests include music or hiking
have a special interest in something
to want to know more about or take part in something
I'm interested in local history.
to begin to pay attention to or care about something
She took an interest in the new employee.
for the benefit and protection of someone
We acted in the best interests of the child.