Intrest vs. Interest: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 5, 2023
"Intrest" is a common misspelling. The correct form is "Interest," which refers to a feeling of curiosity or concern about something.
Which is correct: Intrest or Interest
How to spell Interest?
Intrest is Incorrect
Interest is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of the word "terest" within "interest."
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Recall the phrase "in-terest" as being "in" something makes you "terested" or curious about it.
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Associate "interest" with "investment," both having the "est" sound.
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Visualize an interesting scene to remember the "er" in the middle.
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Break the word as "inter-est" to remember the correct spelling.
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Intrest and Interest Definitions
Interest
Interest denotes the money paid regularly at a particular rate for borrowed money.
The bank offers an interest rate of 2% annually.
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Interest
Interest can mean a group or organization having a common concern.
The public interest group advocated for clean energy.
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Interest
A state of curiosity or concern about or attention to something
An interest in sports.
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Interest
Something, such as a quality, subject, or activity, that evokes this mental state
Counts the theater among his interests.
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Interest
Often interests Regard for one's own benefit or advantage; self-interest
It is in your best interest to cooperate. She kept her own interests in mind.
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Interest
Something in which such a right, claim, or share is held
Has interests overseas.
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Interest
A person or group of persons holding such a right, claim, or share
A petroleum interest.
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Interest
Involvement with or participation in something
She has an interest in the quality of her education.
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Interest
To arouse the curiosity or hold the attention of
Your opinions interest me.
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Interest
To cause to become involved or concerned with
Tried to interest her in taking a walk.
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Interest
The 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%.
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Interest
(uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity.
He has a lot of interest in vintage cars.
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Interest
(uncountable) Attention that is given to or received from someone or something.
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Interest
(countable) An involvement, claim, right, share, stake in or link with a financial, business, or other undertaking or endeavor.
When scientists and doctors write articles and when politicians run for office, they are required in many countries to declare any existing conflicts of interest.
I have business interests in South Africa.
She has an interest in the proceedings, and all stakeholders' interests must be protected.
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Interest
(countable) Something or someone one is interested in.
Lexicography is one of my interests.
Victorian furniture is an interest of mine.
The main character's romantic interest will be played by a non-professional actor.
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Interest
(uncountable) Condition or quality of exciting concern or being of importance.
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Interest
The persons interested in any particular business or measure, taken collectively.
The iron interest;
The cotton interest
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Interest
To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
It might interest you to learn that others have already tried that approach.
Action films don't really interest me.
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Interest
To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.
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Interest
To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing; as, the subject did not interest him; to interest one in charitable work.
To love our native country . . . to be interested in its concerns is natural to all men.
A goddess who used to interest herself in marriages.
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Interest
To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite; - often used impersonally.
Or rather, gracious sir,Create me to this glory, since my causeDoth interest this fair quarrel.
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Interest
To cause or permit to share.
The mystical communion of all faithful men is such as maketh every one to be interested in those precious blessings which any one of them receiveth at God's hands.
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Interest
Excitement of feeling, whether pleasant or painful, accompanying special attention to some object; concern; a desire to learn more about a topic or engage often in an activity.
So much interest have I in thy sorrow.
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Interest
Participation in advantage, profit, and responsibility; share; portion; part; as, an interest in a brewery; he has parted with his interest in the stocks.
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Interest
Advantage, personal or general; good, regarded as a selfish benefit; profit; benefit.
Divisions hinder the common interest and public good.
When interest calls of all her sneaking train.
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Interest
A fee paid for the use of money; a fee paid for a loan; - usually reckoned as a percentage; as, interest at five per cent per annum on ten thousand dollars.
They have told their money, and let outTheir coin upon large interest.
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Interest
Any excess of advantage over and above an exact equivalent for what is given or rendered.
You shall have your desires with interest.
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Interest
The persons interested in any particular business or measure, taken collectively; as, the iron interest; the cotton interest.
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Interest
A sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something;
An interest in music
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Interest
The power of attracting or holding one's interest (because it is unusual or exciting etc.);
They said nothing of great interest
Primary colors can add interest to a room
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Interest
A reason for wanting something done;
For your sake
Died for the sake of his country
In the interest of safety
In the common interest
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Interest
A fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed;
How much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
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Interest
A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly);
Sailing is her favorite pastime
His main pastime is gambling
He counts reading among his interests
They criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
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Interest
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something;
They have interests all over the world
A stake in the company's future
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Interest
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims;
The iron interests stepped up production
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Interest
Interest is a feeling of curiosity or concern about something.
Her interest in marine life led her to become a marine biologist.
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Interest
Interest can refer to a stake or involvement in a business or project.
She has a 20% interest in the company.
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Interest
Interest signifies activities or subjects one enjoys or is passionate about.
His main interests are music and art.
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FAQs
Why is it called Interest?
The term "interest" derives from the Latin "interesse," meaning "to be between" or "to make a difference," reflecting the idea of attention or concern.
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What is the verb form of Interest?
The verb form is "interest" (as in, to interest someone).
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Which vowel is used before Interest?
The vowel "e" is used before the "s" in "interest."
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Which conjunction is used with Interest?
Any conjunction can be used based on context, such as "and," "but," or "or."
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Which article is used with Interest?
Both "a" (in singular) and "the" can be used with "interest" depending on the context.
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What is the pronunciation of Interest?
"Interest" is pronounced as /ˈɪn.tər.ɪst/.
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Which preposition is used with Interest?
Prepositions like "of" (interest of the people) or "in" (interest in music) can be used.
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Is Interest a noun or adjective?
"Interest" is primarily a noun, but can act as a verb.
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Is Interest a countable noun?
Yes, when referring to multiple types or instances (e.g., "interests").
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What is the second form of Interest?
The second form (past tense) of the verb is "interested."
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What is the opposite of Interest?
The opposite might be "indifference" or "disinterest."
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What is the third form of Interest?
The third form (past participle) of the verb is "interested."
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Is the Interest term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in certain contexts.
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What is a stressed syllable in Interest?
The first syllable, "In," is stressed.
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Is Interest an abstract noun?
Yes, when referring to a feeling of curiosity, it's an abstract noun.
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Is Interest a negative or positive word?
Neutral; context determines its connotation.
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What part of speech is Interest?
"Interest" is primarily a noun but can also be a verb.
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What is another term for Interest?
Another term could be "curiosity" or "concern."
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What is the first form of Interest?
The first form is "interest" (as a verb or noun).
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Is Interest a vowel or consonant?
"Interest" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Which determiner is used with Interest?
Determiners like "the," "my," "his," or "some" can be used with "interest."
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How is Interest used in a sentence?
"Her interest in ancient civilizations led her to study archaeology."
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