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TAKEN UP

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Dictionary entry overview: What does taken up mean?

• TAKEN UP (adjective)
The adjective TAKEN UP has 1 sense:

1. having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

Familiarity information: TAKEN UP used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• TAKEN UP (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

Synonyms:

haunted; obsessed; taken up; preoccupied

Context examples:

became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle / was absolutely obsessed with the girl / got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children / he was taken up in worry for the old woman

Similar:

concerned (feeling or showing worry or solicitude)

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