simple interest vs interest

interest vs simple interest

simple interest and interest both are nouns.

simple interest is not a verb while interest is a verb.

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

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

simple interest: interest paid on the principal alone
interest: a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed

simple interest (noun)	interest (noun)
interest paid on the principal alone	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

simple interest (verb)	interest (verb)
	excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
	be of importance or consequence
	be on the mind of

Difference between simple interest and interest

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