noun

 

feeling the feeling of wanting to give attention to something or discover more about it

Mark had an interest in the media and wanted to become a journalist.

 

activity/subject something you enjoy doing, studying, or experiencing

We share a lot of the same interests, particularly music and football.

 

money you pay the extra money that you must pay to a bank, company, etc which has lent you money

low interest rates

 

money you earn the money you earn from keeping your money in a bank account

 

quality a quality that makes you think something is interesting

Would this book be of any interest to you?

 

advantage something that gives someone or something an advantage

A union looks after the interests of its members.

 

legal right the legal right to own or receive part of a building, company, profits, etc

 

verb

 

If someone or something interests you, you want to give them your attention and discover more about them.

History doesn't really interest me.