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interest vs vested interest

vested interest vs interest

interest and vested interest both are nouns.

interest is a verb but vested interest is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interest Yes No Yes No
vested interest Yes No No No
As nouns, vested interest is a hyponym of interest; that is, vested interest 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
  • vested interest: groups that seek to control a social system or activity from which they derive private benefit
As nouns, vested interest is a hyponym of interest; that is, vested 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
  • vested interest: (law) an interest in which there is a fixed right to present or future enjoyment and that can be conveyed to another
interest (noun) vested interest (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) groups that seek to control a social system or activity from which they derive private benefit
a reason for wanting something done (law) an interest in which there is a fixed right to present or future enjoyment and that can be conveyed to another
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) vested interest (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
be of importance or consequence
be on the mind of
Difference between interest and vested interest

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