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We learned how to use interest in a clear sentence.
What does Interest mean?
Interest means wanting to know more.
Dictionary definition
Interest means a feeling of wanting to learn, know, or pay attention to something.
Example sentences
Interest in a sentence
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The passage used interest to add meaning to the topic.
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Understanding interest helped us explain the idea more accurately.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does interest mean?
Interest means wanting to know more.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to interest?
curiosity is close in meaning to interest in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses interest correctly?
The correct sentence uses interest with its meaning.
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Interest
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in · ter · est · strongest beat: in
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WordInterest.
Partnoun.
MeaningInterest means wanting to know more.
ExampleExample: We learned how to use interest in a clear sentence.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · ter · est
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- est
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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Synonyms
Words like Interest
Antonyms
Opposite words
boredomUse when someone has little interest.
disinterestUse for lack of interest.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Interest word family
Base word
interest
noun
interest
A feeling of wanting to learn, know, or pay attention.
adjective
interested
Wanting to learn or know more.
adjective
interesting
Able to hold attention.
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Student support
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Hint for students
Interest means wanting to know more.
Common mix-up
Interest is not the same as boredom. Interest means interest means wanting to know more.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The passage used interest to add meaning to the topic. Clue words: passage, used, add. Underline clue words that show why interest fits instead of boredom. Now write one new sentence that shows interest without using the word interest. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show interest?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The passage used interest to add meaning to the topic." Why does interest fit better than boredom?
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