involved

1. 1
   adjective

   Taking part in something, or connected to it in some way.

   Like being one of the players in a game instead of just watching from the side.

   Many parents were involved in planning the school fair.

   She didn't want to get involved in the argument between her friends.

   UsageSay involved in something, involved with someone, and the people involved. Get involved means start to take part.

   Similarengaged, active, concerned

   Oppositeuninvolved, disengaged

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2. 2
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of involve. Use this form for the past, or after 'have' or 'was'.

   The accident involved three cars at the intersection.

   She has involved her whole family in the project.

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3. 3
   complicatedadjective

   Hard to understand or do because it has many parts.

   Like a knot with so many twists that it is hard to untangle.

   The instructions were too involved for a young child to follow.

   Her plan got more involved with every change she made.

   UsageBefore a noun it often means complicated: an involved story. After a noun, the people involved means the people taking part.

   Similarcomplicated, complex, intricate, convoluted, elaborate

   Oppositesimple, straightforward, uncomplicated, easy

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4. 4
   datingadjective

   In a romantic or sexual relationship with someone.

   The two coworkers had been romantically involved for almost a year.

   She found out he was involved with someone else.

   UsageUsually involved with someone, or romantically involved. Said of two people, it often means they are dating.

   Similarattached, entangled

   Oppositesingle, unattached

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