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interest vs grubstake

grubstake vs interest

interest and grubstake both are nouns.

interest and grubstake both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interest Yes No Yes No
grubstake Yes No Yes No
As nouns, grubstake is a hyponym of interest; that is, grubstake 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
  • grubstake: funds advanced to a prospector or to someone starting a business in return for a share of the profits
interest (noun) grubstake (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) funds advanced to a prospector or to someone starting a business in return for a share of the profits
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) grubstake (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of supply with funds in return for a promised share of profits
be of importance or consequence
be on the mind of
Difference between interest and grubstake

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