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Involved - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Involved means being included or participating in something, often implying complexity or deep engagement. It can describe a person’s role in an activity or a situation with many interconnected parts.

involved

/ɪnˈvɑlvd/ /ɪnˈvɒlvd/

Definition:

Engaged in an activity or situation, often in a complex or complicated way.

Synonyms:

Engaged, implicated, entangled, participating, concerned

Part of Speech:

Adjective, verb (past participle)

Antonyms:

Uninvolved, detached

Common Collocations:

Deeply involved, directly involved, actively involved, emotionally involved, heavily involved

Derivatives:

Involvement, involving

Usage Tips:

Use "involved" to describe participation in something complex or requiring effort; avoid overuse for simple actions.

Common Phrases:

Get involved in, deeply involved with, involved in the process

Etymology:

From Latin "involvere," meaning "to roll into" or "entangle."

Examples:

  • 1. She was deeply involved in the community project.
  • 2. The teacher got the students involved in the discussion.
  • 3. He denied being involved in the scandal.
  • 4. The process is more involved than we expected.

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