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Dedication vs Interested - What's the difference?

dedication | interested |

As a noun dedication

is (uncountable) the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

As an adjective interested is

having or showing interest.

As a verb interested is

(interest).

dedication

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
  • (countable) A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.
  • (countable) A ceremony marking an official completion or opening.
  • (legal) The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.

    • Synonyms

    * diligence * devotion

    References

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    interested

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having or showing interest.
    • I'm very interested in going to see that play.
  • Motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.
  • * 1817 , (Walter Scott), Rob Roy :
    • they impressed my youthful mind with a sincere aversion to the northern inhabitants of Britain, as a people bloodthirsty in time of war, treacherous during truce, interested , selfish, avaricious, and tricky in the business of peaceful life, and having few good qualities [...].
  • Owning a share of a company.

    • See also

    * disinterested * uninterested

    Verb

    (head)
  • (interest)