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interest vs share

share vs interest

interest and share both are nouns.

interest and share both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interest Yes No Yes No
share Yes No Yes No
As nouns, share is a hypernym of interest; that is, share is a word with a broader meaning than interest:
  • interest: (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
  • share: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
Other hypernyms of interest include part, percentage, portion.
interest (noun) share (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) the allotment of some amount by dividing something
a reason for wanting something done the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate
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) share (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of communicate
be of importance or consequence give out as one's portion or share
be on the mind of have, give, or receive a share of
use jointly or in common
have in common
Difference between interest and share

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