engaged — busy or occupied with something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: busy or occupied with something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
Example Sentences
- My roommate is so engaged with his new hobby that he forgot to eat dinner.
- The professor kept students engaged by telling jokes between lectures.
- She got engaged to her boyfriend, but he's more engaged with his PlayStation.
engaged
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/]
busy or occupied with something
The students were fully engaged in the science experiment, eyes locked on the bubbling flask.
Engaged in work but caged, he becomes enraged!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from French 'engager', which combines the prefix 'en-' (meaning 'to put in') with 'gage' (a pledge or security). Originally meaning 'to pawn' or 'to pledge', the term evolved to encompass the senses of 'to commit oneself' and 'to betroth'.
Breakdown
en- (in, to put in) + gage (pledge, security, pawn). The suffix -ed forms the past participle, indicating a completed action or state of being committed, pledged, or betrothed.
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📝Examples
“My roommate is so engaged with his new hobby that he forgot to eat dinner.”
“The professor kept students engaged by telling jokes between lectures.”
“She got engaged to her boyfriend, but he's more engaged with his PlayStation.”
“The company wants employees to be more engaged in workplace discussions.”
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