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en·gaged

engaged

 
pronunciation:
ihn geIjd
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: When people are engaged, they have a plan to get married.
Laura and Joe were engaged for one year before they were married.Everyone is excited that Stella is engaged to John.
definition 2: If someone is engaged, they are busy.
The principal is engaged at the moment. Can I have her call you back?
antonyms:
free, idle
similar words:
active, busy