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interest vs spare-time activity

spare-time activity vs interest

interest and spare-time activity both are nouns.

interest is a verb but spare-time activity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interest Yes No Yes No
spare-time activity Yes No No No
As nouns, spare-time activity is a hyponym of interest; that is, spare-time activity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interest:
  • interest: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
  • spare-time activity: an auxiliary activity
Other hyponyms of interest include avocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline.
interest (noun) spare-time activity (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) an auxiliary activity
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) spare-time activity (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
be of importance or consequence
be on the mind of
Difference between interest and spare-time activity

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