Words / A2

in-VOLVD/ɪnˈvɒlvd/

Involved means taking part, or connected: involved in a project, get involved, parents involved in the trip. Involve is the verb. Evolved means changed over time — mix-up. Do not write involved when you mean evolved, or in love as if it were the same.

Meaning

Taking part in something, or connected with it.

Examples

• “Several students were involved in the school trip plan.”
• “Was anyone else involved in booking the hostel rooms?”
• “She got involved with the volunteer desk at the museum.”

Good to know

involved in + activity. Verb: involve. Mix-up: evolved.

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