Dictionary
interest
an amount of money charged on the repayment of debt
Interest payments on the loan are due on the 28th day of each month.
ownership in the company, often expressed as a percentage
The company holds a controlling interest in Fantele Group with 120,000,000 ordinary shares amounting to a 67.2% stake.
a very broad term for any kind of right, claim, or title in something
The heir received an interest in the new company under the terms of the will.
Phrase Bank
- The loans must be paid back plus interest.
- There is no interest charged on your debt.
- A conflict arises where you have an interest in the company.
- She has a vested interest in the land.
Additional Notes
- This word is often found in the doublet title and interest and the triplet right, title and interest, in the meaning set out in definition 3, above.