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- pronunciation:
- bI
zi
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
busier, busiest |
| definition 1: |
doing something or working on something; active.
The mechanic is busy putting the engine back together.I will be too busy tomorrow to have lunch with you.- synonyms:
- active, engrossed, immersed, occupied, working
- antonyms:
- idle, lazy, secluded
- similar words:
- industrious
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| definition 2: |
full of work or activity.
Monday will be a busy day for you.- synonyms:
- active, productive
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- industrious, lively
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| definition 3: |
being used; not available.
All the telephone lines were busy.- synonyms:
- occupied
- antonyms:
- available
- similar words:
- reserved, used
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| related words: |
alive, brisk, ornate |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
busies, busying, busied |
| definition: |
to keep busy or occupied.
She busied herself with homework.- synonyms:
- absorb, engage, interest, involve, occupy, work
- similar words:
- exercise
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| related words: |
occupy |
| derivations: |
busily (adv.), busyness (n.) |
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