diversion vs interest

interest vs diversion

diversion and interest both are nouns.

diversion is not a verb while interest is a verb.

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

As nouns, interest is a hyponym of diversion; that is, interest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than diversion:

diversion: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
interest: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

Other hyponyms of diversion include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, celebration, festivity, dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, amusement, entertainment, escapade, lark, escape, escapism, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, fun, merriment, playfulness, gambling, gaming, play, game, jest, jocularity, joke, night life, nightlife, pastime, pursuit, child's play, play, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics, sport.

diversion (noun)	interest (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)	a reason for wanting something done
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack	the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
	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

diversion (verb)	interest (verb)
	excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
	be of importance or consequence
	be on the mind of

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