What does INTEREST mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈɪntrəst/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
8
Words With Friends score
9
How common
Very common

Meaning

noun

  1. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something“an interest in music”
  2. a reason for wanting something done“for your sake”
  3. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)“they said nothing of great interest”
  4. a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed“how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?”
  5. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something“they have interests all over the world”
  6. (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims“the iron interests stepped up production”
  7. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)“sailing is her favorite pastime”

verb

  1. excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

interests9

Anagrams of INTEREST

sternite8insetter8trientes8

Words inside INTEREST

192 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

entire6 street6 enter5 trees5tries5rent4 rest4 rise4 seen4sent4 site4 teen4 test4 ties4tree4 its3net3 see3 set3 sin3 sir3 sit3 ten3 tie3 en2 et2in2 is2it2re2

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Questions

Is INTEREST a valid word in word games?

INTEREST is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is INTEREST worth?

INTEREST is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 9 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from INTEREST?

192 other words, including IN, IS, IT and ITS.