sideline vs interest

interest vs sideline

sideline and interest both are nouns.

sideline and interest both are verbs.

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

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

sideline: an auxiliary activity
interest: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

Other hypernyms of sideline include pastime, pursuit.

sideline (noun)	interest (noun)
an auxiliary activity	a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
an auxiliary line of merchandise	a reason for wanting something done
a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field	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

sideline (verb)	interest (verb)
remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position	excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
	be of importance or consequence
	be on the mind of

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