interest — a feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntrəst/
Korean meaning: 관심, 흥미
Korean pronunciation: **인**터레스트
Example Sentences
- My cat shows zero interest in expensive cat toys but goes crazy for cardboard boxes.
- I'm interested in learning Korean, but Korean grammar is not interested in being learned easily.
- The loan has a 5% annual interest rate.
interest
NOUN//ˈɪntrəst//
a feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something
a feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something
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Origin
From Latin 'interesse' meaning 'to concern or matter,' composed of 'inter-' (between) and 'esse' (to be). The word evolved through Old French and Middle English to refer to a concern or stake in something.
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“My cat shows zero interest in expensive cat toys but goes crazy for cardboard boxes.”
“I'm interested in learning Korean, but Korean grammar is not interested in being learned easily.”
“The loan has a 5% annual interest rate.”
“This documentary will interest anyone who loves history.”
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