Word
involved
Phoneticsin·volved, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈvɑɫvd/
UK/ɪnvˈɒlvd/
Definitions
01taking part in something
B1 · Intermediate
adj. taking part in an activity or being part of a group.
adj. participating in or being connected with an activity, event, or situation.
“She got involved in the local drama club to meet new people.”
“Several local businesses became involved in the charity auction, donating both goods and services to support the community centre.”
Usage
Usually follows the verb 'to be' or 'to get' and takes the preposition 'in'.
Pitfall
He is involved on the project.
He is involved in the project.
Use the preposition 'in' when describing the activity or group someone is part of.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02complicated
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. difficult to understand because it has many parts or details.
adj. highly complex or intricate; containing many interconnected parts that are difficult to follow.
“The instructions for the new software were very involved and took hours to read.”
“The legal process became increasingly involved as more witnesses came forward with conflicting accounts of the incident.”
Usage
Can be used before a noun or after a linking verb.
Antonyms
03romantically connected
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having a close emotional or romantic relationship with someone.
adj. engaged in an emotional or romantic relationship with another person.
“They have been romantically involved for over three years now.”
“He preferred not to discuss his private life, especially regarding whether he was currently involved with anyone.”
Usage
Often takes the preposition 'with'.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “involved” in context.
Verb
01. become involved
“He decided to become involved in politics after leaving university.”
verb + adj
02. get involved
“Don't get involved in their argument; it's a private matter.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. actively involved
“Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in school activities.”
adv + adj
04. deeply involved
“She became deeply involved in the local community project.”
adv + adj
05. heavily involved
“The company is heavily involved in renewable energy research.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. cost involved
“We need to calculate the total cost involved in the renovation.”
noun + adj
07. involved in the study
08. involved in the research
09. involved in the new
10. be directly involved in
“The CEO was directly involved in the hiring of the new manager.”
11. get involved in a relationship
“He wasn't ready to get involved in a serious relationship yet.”
12. involved in efforts
Etymology
From involve + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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