interest vs lobby

lobby vs interest

interest and lobby both are nouns.

interest and lobby both are verbs.

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

As nouns, lobby is a hyponym of interest; that is, lobby is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interest:

interest: (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
lobby: an interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying

Other hyponyms of interest include advocacy group, lobby group, pressure group, special-interest group, special interest, special interest group, third house, vested interest.

interest (noun)	lobby (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)	a large entrance or reception room or area
a reason for wanting something done	an interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)	the people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest
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)	lobby (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of	detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
be of importance or consequence
be on the mind of

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