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involved

adj.
US //ˌɪnˈvɑɫvd// UK //ɪnvˈɒlvd// in·volved
  1. 1 taking part in something (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    taking part in an activity or being part of a group.

    participating in or being connected with an activity, event, or situation.

    Example

    She got involved in the local drama club to meet new people.

    Example

    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.

  2. 2 complicated (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    difficult to understand because it has many parts or details.

    highly complex or intricate; containing many interconnected parts that are difficult to follow.

    Example

    The instructions for the new software were very involved and took hours to read.

    Example

    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.

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  1. 3 romantically connected (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    having a close emotional or romantic relationship with someone.

    engaged in an emotional or romantic relationship with another person.

    Example

    They have been romantically involved for over three years now.

    Example

    He preferred not to discuss his private life, especially regarding whether he was currently involved with anyone.

    Usage

    Often takes the preposition 'with'.

Origin

From involve + -ed.

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