lobby vs interest

interest vs lobby

lobby and interest both are nouns.

lobby and interest both are verbs.

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

As nouns, interest is a hypernym of lobby; that is, interest is a word with a broader meaning than lobby:

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

Other hypernyms of lobby include interest group, political entity, political unit.

lobby (noun)	interest (noun)
a large entrance or reception room or area	a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
an interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying	a reason for wanting something done
the people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest	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

lobby (verb)	interest (verb)
detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors	excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
	be of importance or consequence
	be on the mind of

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