Dictionary Check: interest
"interest" is a valid word!
Scrabble
8
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Words with Friends
9
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Definition
noun
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
Example:
"an interest in music"
noun
a reason for wanting something done
Example:
"for your sake"
noun
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
Example:
"they said nothing of great interest"
noun
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
Example:
"how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"
noun
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
Example:
"they have interests all over the world"
noun
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
Example:
"the iron interests stepped up production"
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