interest

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) (finance) 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. (defdate, from earlier 16th c.) .
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity. (defdate, from later 18th c.) .
  3. Noun.  (uncountable) Attention that is given to or received from someone or something.
  4. Noun.  (countable) A business or amorous link or involvement.
  5. Verb.  To attract attention or concern.

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