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busy

[ˈbɪzi]

busy Definition

  • 1having a great deal to do; occupied with or concentrating on a particular activity or object of attention
  • 2full of activity or people
  • 3making someone fully occupied or unavailable for other activities

Using busy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "busy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm too busy to talk right now.

  • Example

    The streets were busy with shoppers.

  • Example

    The teacher kept the students busy with assignments.

  • Example

    She's been busy all day.

busy Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with busy

  • to occupy oneself with work or a hobby in order to keep from becoming bored or idle

    Example

    I like to keep busy by gardening and reading.

  • very busy and active

    Example

    She's always busy as a bee, running from one task to another.

  • work that keeps someone occupied but has little or no value in itself

    Example

    The interns were given busy work like filing and making copies.

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Summary: busy in Brief

The adjective 'busy' [ˈbɪzi] describes being occupied with a particular activity or object of attention. It can also refer to a place or time that is full of activity or people. Phrases like 'keep busy' and 'busy as a bee' describe ways of staying active and productive. 'Busy work' refers to work that is not valuable in itself but keeps someone occupied.

How do native speakers use this expression?

I'm

busy.