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involvedinvolved /ɪnˈvɑlvd/ ●●● S1 W3 AWL adjective ► get involved in I don’t want to get involved in their argument. ► deeply/heavily involved (=involved very much) THESAURUSdifficult to understand or deal with, because of the many details or parts involved► complicateddifficult to understand or deal with, because of the many details or parts involved: The new law is complicated and confusing. The new TV came with a complicated set of instructions. ► complex difficult to understand with a lot of different parts that are all connected in different ways: Scientists are still trying to understand the complex relationship between the genes that cause the disease. ► elaborate having lots of parts or details that are carefully planned, but often more complicated than is necessary: Josh and Maria have made elaborate plans for their wedding. ► involved very long and complicated and difficult to understand. Used especially about stories: The movie was so long and involved that I started to lose interest in it. ► convoluted too complicated and confusing. Used especially about language, arguments, or stories: He tends to use long convoluted sentences, which make the book difficult to read. ► intricate very well designed, or made with a lot of small parts or details: The rug has an intricate design. 1be/get involved to take part in an activity or event, or be connected with it in some way: The show was a lot of fun for all the students involved.involved in Ten vehicles were involved in the accident.involved with None of our kids has been involved with drugs. I don’t want to get involved in their argument.deeply/heavily involved (=involved very much)2if something is involved in an activity, event, etc., it is a necessary part of it: involved in There’s a lot of work involved in putting on a concert.3be involved with somebody a)to be having a sexual relationship with someone, especially someone you should not have a relationship with: Matt’s involved with a married woman at work. b)to spend time with someone that you have a relationship with: He’s a father who wants to be more involved with his family.4having many different parts and therefore difficult to understand SYN complicated: The movie’s plot is very involved.► see thesaurus at complicated |