interest

Definitions

The state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.

Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent.

The quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention.

Examples

She has a deep interest in learning about ancient history.

The bank charges a high rate of interest on personal loans.

Synonyms

curiosity attention concern involvement passion fascination regard

Antonyms

apathy indifference boredom detachment disregard unconcern disinterest