interests

n. the activities or subjects that you enjoy and want to spend time on.

n. the plural form of interest, referring to activities, subjects, or hobbies that engage a person's attention or curiosity.

“Her interests include hiking, reading historical novels, and learning new languages.”

“The university application asks students to list their extracurricular interests to gain a better understanding of their character outside of academics.”

n. the things that bring an advantage or help to a person or a group.

n. the advantage or benefit of a person or group; often used in the phrase 'in someone's best interests'.

“The lawyer acted in the best interests of her client during the trial.”

“The board of directors must balance the competing interests of the shareholders with the long-term stability of the company.”

n. groups of people or businesses that share the same goals or concerns.

n. a group of people or organisations that share a common concern or financial stake in a particular industry or cause.

“Various business interests lobbied the government to change the new tax law.”

“The proposed environmental regulations were met with fierce opposition from powerful industrial interests within the region.”

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