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special-interest group vs interest

interest vs special-interest group

special-interest group and interest both are nouns.

special-interest group is not a verb while interest is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
special-interest group Yes No No No
interest Yes No Yes No
As nouns, interest is a hypernym of special-interest group; that is, interest is a word with a broader meaning than special-interest group:
  • special-interest group: 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 special-interest group include interest group, political entity, political unit.
special-interest group (noun) interest (noun)
an interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying 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
special-interest group (verb) interest (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
be of importance or consequence
be on the mind of
Difference between special-interest group and interest

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