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   In·ter·est

   /ˈint(ə)rəst/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone: "she looked about her with interest" Similar attentivenessundivided attentionabsorptionengrossmentheedregardnoticescrutinycuriosityinquisitivenessenjoymentdelightOpposite boredom
   • ▪ a feeling of wanting to know or learn about (something): "he developed an interest in art"
   • ▪ the quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention: "a tale full of interest" Similar attractionappealfascinationcharmbeautyallureallurementtemptationtantalization
   • ▪ a subject about which one is concerned or enthusiastic: "my particular interest is twentieth-century poetry" Similar hobbypastimeleisure activityleisure pursuitrecreationentertainmentdiversionamusementrelaxationpassionenthusiasminformal:thingbagscenecup of tea
   • 2. money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt: "the monthly rate of interest" Similar dividendsprofitsreturnsa percentagea gain
   • 3. the advantage or benefit of a person or group: "the merger is not contrary to the public interest" Similar concernbusinessbusiness mattermattercareaffairs
   • ▪ the selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; self-interest. archaic
   • 4. a stake, share, or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one: "holders of voting rights must disclose their interests" Similar stakeshareportionclaiminvestmentstockequityinvolvementparticipationconcerninvolvementpartialitypartisanshippreferenceloyaltyone-sidednessfavoritismbiasprejudice
   • ▪ a legal concern, title, or right in property: "third parties having an interest in a building"
   • 5. a group or organization having a specified common concern, especially in politics or business: "the regulation of national interests in India, Brazil, and Africa"

   verb

   • 1. excite the curiosity or attention of (someone): "I thought the book might interest Eric" Similar be of interest toappeal toattractbe attractive tointriguefascinateabsorbengrossrivetgripholdcaptivateamusedivertentertainarouse one's curiositywhet one's appetitehold one's attentionengage one's attentioninformal:float someone's boattickle someone's fancylight someone's firearouse someone's interest inpersuade to buysellOpposite bore
   • ▪ cause someone to undertake or acquire (something): "efforts were made to interest her in a purchase"

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally as interess): from Anglo-Norman French interesse, from Latin interesse ‘differ, be important’, from inter- ‘between’ + esse ‘be’. The -t was added partly by association with Old French interest ‘damage, loss’, apparently from Latin interest ‘it is important’. The original sense was ‘the possession of a share in or a right to something’; hence interest (sense 4 of the noun). interest (sense 1 of the noun) and the verb arose in the 18th century interest (sense 2 of the noun) was influenced by medieval Latin interesse ‘compensation for a debtor's defaulting’.

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2. www.khanacademy.org › a › what-is-interest-and-how-does-it-workWhat is interest and how does it work? (article) | Khan Academy

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   What is interest? Interest is like a reward the bank gives you for trusting them to look after your money. The more money you have in your account, and the longer you keep it there, the more interest you can earn. How does interest work? The bank calculates interest as a percentage of the total amount in a bank account.

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   Mar 14, 2024 · Interest definition. Interest is the money you receive for loaning out funds. Interest is also the money you pay when you borrow funds. In a nutshell, it’s the amount charged for the...

4. www.thebalancemoney.com › what-is-interest-315436What Is Interest? - The Balance

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   Sep 19, 2022 · Definition. Interest is the amount charged or earned on a sum of money. The borrower pays interest and the lender receives it. Learn how interest applies to your finances.

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   In finance and economics, interest is payment from a borrower or deposit-taking financial institution to a lender or depositor of an amount above repayment of the principal sum (that is, the amount borrowed), at a particular rate. [1] . It is distinct from a fee which the borrower may pay to the lender or some third party.

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   Mar 21, 2024 · Definition of interest. In simple words, interest is a fee paid or owed on a specific amount. On loans, mortgages, and credit cards, it is an amount you owe on top of what you...

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   Feb 23, 2024 · Interest is essentially a charge to the borrower for the use of an asset. Assets borrowed can include cash, consumer goods, vehicles, and property. Because of this, an interest rate can be...

8. www.khanacademy.org › financial-assets-ap › vIntroduction to interest (video) | Khan Academy

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   Introduction to interest (video) | Khan Academy. Google Classroom. About. Transcript. Simple interest is calculated as a percentage of the original amount borrowed (the principal) and remains the same over time.