occupy vs interest

interest vs occupy

occupy is not a noun while interest is a noun.

occupy and interest both are verbs.

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

As verbs, interest is a hypernym of occupy; that is, interest is a word with a broader meaning than occupy:

occupy: consume all of one's attention or time
interest: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of

As verbs, occupy and interest are synonyms defined as:

occupy and interest: be on the mind of

Other synonyms of occupy include concern, worry.

occupy (noun)	interest (noun)
	a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
	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

occupy (verb)	interest (verb)
consume all of one's attention or time	excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation	be of importance or consequence
require (time or space)	be on the mind of
keep busy with
assume, as of positions or roles
live (in a certain place)
occupy the whole of
be on the mind of

Difference between occupy and interest

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