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interest vs behalf

behalf vs interest

interest and behalf both are nouns.

interest is a verb but behalf is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interest Yes No Yes No
behalf Yes No No No
As nouns, behalf is a hyponym of interest; that is, behalf is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interest:
  • interest: a reason for wanting something done
  • behalf: for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)
interest (noun) behalf (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of')
a reason for wanting something done for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)
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
interest (verb) behalf (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
be of importance or consequence
be on the mind of
Difference between interest and behalf

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