taken up with

The phrase “taken up with” has 4 syllables: tak-en up with.

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪkən ʌp wɪð/.


What is synonym and antonym for taken up with?

In the thesaurus, “taken up with” has 14 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for taken up with along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for taken up with

  • associated
  • been friends with
  • befriended
  • consociated
  • fallen in with
  • got along
  • got on
  • gotten along
  • hooked up
  • joined
  • messed around
  • sorted
  • traveled
  • travelled

Antonyms for taken up with

  • avoided
  • shunned

Example Sentences

  • The manager was so taken up with the new project that she forgot about the upcoming deadline.
  • Sarah was taken up with excitement when she heard the news of her promotion.
  • The children were taken up with their new toys, oblivious to the chaos around them.
  • James was taken up with studying for his exams and had no time for socializing.
  • The professor was taken up with research for her latest book, spending hours in the library every day.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taken up with, such as: associated, avoided, been friends with, befriended, consociated, fallen in with, got along.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

fallen in with

  • agreed
  • associated
  • been friends with
  • checked
  • coincided
  • corresponded
  • fit
  • fitted
  • followed
  • gone
  • hooked up
  • joined
  • kept to
  • obeyed
  • taken up with
  • traveled
  • travelled

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