bore vs interest

bore and interest both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bore	Yes	No	Yes	No
interest	Yes	No	Yes	No

bore (noun)	interest (noun)
a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes	a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
diameter of a tube or gun barrel	a reason for wanting something done
a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)	the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
a person who evokes boredom	a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
	(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
	a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
	(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

bore (verb)	interest (verb)
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool	excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
cause to be bored	be of importance or consequence
	be on the mind of