C1noun 2K

Involvement

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/"]/

Meaning of Involvement

the act of taking part in something or dealing with somebody

In simple words: The act of being part of something or participating.

Involvement in a sentence

• His involvement in the charity event helped raise a significant amount of money.
• The police are investigating his involvement in the recent theft.
• Active involvement in community projects can improve social bonds.
• Her emotional involvement in the story made the movie very moving.
• Parental involvement in children's education is crucial for their success.

How to use Involvement

Use 'involvement' when discussing participation in activities or events. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but can sound overly formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

involvement + in + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'involve' and 'investment' — being involved means investing your time or energy.

Related words

Collocations with Involvement

• active
• direct
• close
• accuse somebody of
• suspect somebody of
• admit
• involvement by
• involvement from
• involvement in
• active
• direct
• close
• accuse somebody of
• suspect somebody of
• admit
• involvement by
• involvement from
• involvement in
• active
• direct
• close
• accuse somebody of
• suspect somebody of
• admit
• involvement by
• involvement from
• involvement in

Synonyms for Involvement

• participation

Opposites of Involvement

• disengagement
• isolation
• detachment

Common mistakes with Involvement

• Confuse with 'involve' which is a verb.
• Use 'involvement' without a preposition, e.g., say 'involvement in' not just 'involvement'.
• Misuse as a countable noun, 'involvements' when it's typically uncountable.

Frequently asked questions about Involvement

What does Involvement mean?

The act of being part of something or participating.

What is the definition of Involvement?

the act of taking part in something or dealing with somebody

How do you use Involvement in a sentence?

His involvement in the charity event helped raise a significant amount of money.

Can you give another example of Involvement?

The police are investigating his involvement in the recent theft.

What are synonyms for Involvement?

Common alternatives include participation.

What is the opposite of Involvement?

Opposite meanings include disengagement, isolation, detachment.

What words go with Involvement?

It commonly pairs with active, direct, close, accuse somebody of, suspect somebody of, admit, involvement by, involvement from, involvement in, active, direct, close, accuse somebody of, suspect somebody of, admit, involvement by, involvement from, involvement in, active, direct, close, accuse somebody of, suspect somebody of, admit, involvement by, involvement from, involvement in.

What are common mistakes when using Involvement?

Confuse with 'involve' which is a verb. Use 'involvement' without a preposition, e.g., say 'involvement in' not just 'involvement'. Misuse as a countable noun, 'involvements' when it's typically uncountable.

How do you pronounce Involvement?

US: /["/ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Involvement?

Use 'involvement' when discussing participation in activities or events. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but can sound overly formal in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Involvement?

"Involvement" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.