interest vs benefit

benefit vs interest

interest and benefit both are nouns.

interest and benefit both are verbs.

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

As nouns, benefit is a hypernym of interest; that is, benefit is a word with a broader meaning than interest:

interest: a reason for wanting something done
benefit: something that aids or promotes well-being

Other hypernyms of interest include welfare.

interest (noun)	benefit (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)	something that aids or promotes well-being
a reason for wanting something done	a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)	financial assistance in time of need
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)	benefit (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of	derive a benefit from
be of importance or consequence	be beneficial for
be on the mind of

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