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hobby vs interest

interest vs hobby

hobby and interest both are nouns.

hobby is not a verb while interest is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hobby Yes No No No
interest Yes No Yes No
As nouns, interest is a hypernym of hobby; that is, interest is a word with a broader meaning than hobby:
  • hobby: an auxiliary activity
  • interest: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Other hypernyms of hobby include pastime, pursuit.
hobby (noun) interest (noun)
an auxiliary activity a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds a reason for wanting something done
a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride 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
hobby (verb) interest (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
be of importance or consequence
be on the mind of
Difference between hobby and interest

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