A1 noun Neutro #198 mais comum

interest

/ˈɪntrəst/

Interest is the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or learn more about it. It also refers to an activity or a hobby that a person enjoys doing or studying in their free time.

Exemplos

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1

Cooking is my main interest outside of work.

Cooking is my main interest outside of work.

2

The applicant expressed a keen interest in the research department.

The applicant expressed a keen interest in the research department.

3

I have zero interest in watching that movie.

I have zero interest in watching that movie.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
interest
Verb
interest
Advérbio
interestingly
Adjetivo
interesting
Relacionado
disinterest
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'nest' where you keep your favorite things; your 'inter-est' is the feeling that makes you want to put things in that nest.

Quiz rápido

She has a very strong _____ in learning how to play the piano.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: interest

Exemplos

1

Cooking is my main interest outside of work.

everyday

Cooking is my main interest outside of work.

2

The applicant expressed a keen interest in the research department.

formal

The applicant expressed a keen interest in the research department.

3

I have zero interest in watching that movie.

informal

I have zero interest in watching that movie.

4

Students must develop an interest in local history to pass the course.

academic

Students must develop an interest in local history to pass the course.

5

Our firm has a significant financial interest in the development of the new software.

business

Our firm has a significant financial interest in the development of the new software.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
interest
Verb
interest
Advérbio
interestingly
Adjetivo
interesting
Relacionado
disinterest

Colocações comuns

show interest show interest
lose interest lose interest
have an interest in have an interest in
common interest common interest
personal interest personal interest

Frases Comuns

take an interest in

take an interest in

conflict of interest

conflict of interest

in the interest of

in the interest of

Frequentemente confundido com

interest vs interesting

Interest is the noun (the thing/feeling), while interesting is the adjective used to describe something that causes that feeling.

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Notas de uso

When talking about a specific topic, always use the preposition 'in' after 'interest' (e.g., interest in art). It can be used as an uncountable noun for a feeling or a countable noun for specific hobbies.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I am interest in...' when they should say 'I have an interest in...' or 'I am interested in...'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'nest' where you keep your favorite things; your 'inter-est' is the feeling that makes you want to put things in that nest.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin word 'interesse', which means 'to be between' or 'to make a difference'.

Padrões gramaticais

Followed by 'in' + noun/gerund Can be used as a countable noun (interests) or uncountable noun Often follows verbs like 'show', 'have', or 'lose'
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, having 'common interests' is considered the most important foundation for building a friendship or relationship.

Quiz rápido

She has a very strong _____ in learning how to play the piano.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: interest

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