engross
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/ɪnˈgroʊs/
/ɪŋˈgrəʊs/
- 1 kendine bağlamak, (birini) tamamen sarmak
Definition (English)
To hold all of someone's attention or interest.
Example Sentences
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The book was so interesting that it completely engrossed me.Kitap o kadar ilginçti ki beni tamamen sardı.
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The children were so engrossed in the film that they forgot to eat.Çocuklar kendilerini filme o kadar kaptırmışlardı ki yemek yemeyi unuttular.
Verb Forms Regular
Base
engross
/ɪnˈgroʊs/
Past
engrossed
/ɪnˈgroʊst/
Participle
engrossed
/ɪnˈgroʊst/
Spelling rule
Add ‑edengross → engrossed
Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.
Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped
Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked
/d/played
/ɪd/wanted
Fiil sert (ötümsüz) bir ünsüzle, /s/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed /t/ okunur; yeni hece eklenmez. engrossed /ɪnˈgroʊst/