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interest vs controlling interest

controlling interest vs interest

interest and controlling interest both are nouns.

interest is a verb but controlling interest is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interest Yes No Yes No
controlling interest Yes No No No
As nouns, controlling interest is a hyponym of interest; that is, controlling interest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interest:
  • interest: (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
  • controlling interest: ownership of more than 50% of a corporation's voting shares
Other hyponyms of interest include grubstake, insurable interest, vested interest, security interest, terminable interest, undivided interest, undivided right, fee, equity, reversion, right.
interest (noun) controlling interest (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) ownership of more than 50% of a corporation's voting shares
a reason for wanting something done
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) controlling interest (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
be of importance or consequence
be on the mind of
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