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How to pronounce interest
Say it like this: /ˈɪn.tɹɛst/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does interest mean?
nounThe price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.
“Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%.”
Any excess over and above an exact equivalent
“You shall have your desires with interest”
A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity.
“He has a lot of interest in vintage cars.”
verbTo engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
“Action films don't really interest me.”
To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.
“Oh, rather, gracious sir, / Create me to this glory; since my cause / Doth interest this fair quarrel; valued least, / I am his equal.”
To cause or permit to share.
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