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interest

[in-ter-ist, -trist] / ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst /


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




Example Sentences

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That means the loan would cost you about $2,600 in interest over the five-year period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In his annual letter to shareholders, Dimon said there is a risk of more oil and commodity price shocks in the months ahead, which could lead to prolonged inflation and ultimately higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But the list of questions piqued his interest.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

It says it does this because the government uses that measure of inflation when adding interest to student loans.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Most of the time her conversations don’t interest me, but when I heard her talking in a more agitated tone with no speaker, I had to know what was going on.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam