el
masculine
/inteˈɾes/
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Translation
interest
Word origin
From Medieval Latin interesse ('compensation for loss'), from Latin interest ('it matters, it concerns'), literally 'it is between', from inter ('between') plus esse ('to be').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- interesse
- English cognates
- interest
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralinteresesirregular
Examples
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I have a lot of interest in learning another language.
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The bank pays good interest on the money.
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My father listens to the radio with great interest.
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I have no interest in watching that film.
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The children look at the book with great interest.
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