involved

verb
UK: /ɪnˈvɒlvd/
US: /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

  1. To participate or be connected in an activity, event, or situation.

    1. She got involved in the school play. [ ] [ ]
    2. The accident involved two cars and a motorcycle at the main intersection. [ ] [ ]

  2. To include something as a necessary part or result.

    1. The job involved a lot of travel. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new project involved careful planning and extensive research to succeed. [ ] [ ]

  3. To cause a person or thing to be affected or concerned.

    1. Don't get me involved in their argument. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's financial difficulties involved several lawsuits and investigations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

engaged connected intricate complex
involved adjective

  1. Taking part in something; participating.

    1. He is involved in many activities. [ ] [ ]
    2. She became heavily involved in local politics after the last election cycle. [ ] [ ]

  2. Difficult to understand; complicated.

    1. It was a very involved process. [ ] [ ]
    2. The legal case was particularly involved, requiring expert consultation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "involved" in English means: To participate or be connected in an activity, event, or situation., To include something as a necessary part or result., To cause a person or thing to be affected or concerned..

The phonetic transcription of "involved" is /ɪnˈvɒlvd/ in British English and /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "involved": engaged, connected, intricate, complex.

Example usage of "involved": "She got involved in the school play.". More examples on the page.