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interest

interest

Meaning of interest

something you like

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British English/ən ˈɪntrəst/
American English/ˈɪntrəst/
Russian transcription[ɪnʲtʲɪˈrʲes]
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interest with Russian translation

interest usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Его главный интерес — наблюдение за птицами, и он ведёт небольшой журнал наблюдений.

His main interest is birdwatching, and he keeps a small log of sightings.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Проявите свой интерес к клубу, задав хотя бы один вопрос на собрании.

Show your interest in the club by asking one question at the meeting.

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interest belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests, Advertising". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

interestинтерес
guestгость
greetingприветствие
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор

interest synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between interest / hobby / curiosity / passion / pastime / pursuit

🇬🇧English
interest

General term for attention, liking, or concern about something (also used for financial/benefit senses).

A2Very Often

I have an interest in learning languages.

У меня есть интерес к изучению языков.

🇬🇧English

A regular activity done for pleasure in free time; narrower and more concrete than 'interest'.

A2Very Often

My hobby is painting on weekends.

Моё хобби — рисование по выходным.

🇬🇧English

A desire to learn or know more; often momentary and question‑driven rather than a lasting liking.

A2Often

Her curiosity about animals led her to read many books.

Её любопытство к животным заставило её читать много книг.

🇬🇧English

A very strong or intense interest or feeling about something; stronger and more emotional than 'interest'.

A2Often

Cooking is her passion; she cooks every day.

Кулинария — её страсть; она готовит каждый день.

🇬🇧English

An activity done to pass time or for amusement; emphasizes time‑filling rather than a general interest.

A2Often

Gardening is a popular pastime for many people.

Садоводство — популярное времяпрепровождение для многих людей.

P
🇬🇧English
pursuit

An activity or effort to achieve something; implies active engagement or a long‑term undertaking rather than mere liking.

A2Often

He spent years in the pursuit of a scientific career.

Он годами занимался поиском карьеры в науке.

🇬🇧English

Eager excitement or strong interest; emphasizes energy and positivity, may be temporary.

A2Often

She showed great enthusiasm for the school project.

Она проявила большой энтузиазм к школьному проекту.

F
🇬🇧English
fascination

An intense interest often mixed with admiration or wonder; stronger and more absorbing than simple 'interest'.

A2Often

Her fascination with stars started when she was a child.

Её увлечение звёздами началось в детстве.

I
🇬🇧English
inclination

A tendency or leaning toward something; more like a natural predisposition than an active interest.

A2Often

I have an inclination to wake up early.

У меня есть склонность просыпаться рано.

🇬🇧English

A liking for one thing over another; emphasizes choice or priority rather than general interest.

A2Very Often

My preference is tea rather than coffee.

Моё предпочтение — чай вместо кофе.

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How to pronounce interest and what this word means

interest translation: интерес. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce interest

/ən ˈɪntrəst/

interest translation

интерес

interest examples

His main interest is birdwatching, and he keeps a small log of sightings.

interest transcription

/ən ˈɪntrəst/, /ˈɪntrəst/

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Questions about this word

interest meaning: what does it mean?

something you like

interest pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

interest is pronounced as /ən ˈɪntrəst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

interest definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His main interest is birdwatching, and he keeps a small log of sightings. Translation: Его главный интерес — наблюдение за птицами, и он ведёт небольшой журнал наблюдений.

Is interest part of Advertising vocabulary?

Yes, interest (интерес) can be learned in the Advertising topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is interest part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, interest (интерес) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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