Meaning & use

busy

adjective·Everyday

Having a great deal to do; fully occupied with work or activity.

See it in a sentence

She's been busy preparing for the conference all week.

The restaurant gets especially busy on Friday nights.

A note on using this word

Can describe a person, a place, or even a pattern or design that looks visually cluttered.

Words with a similar meaning

occupiedengaged

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Words with an opposite meaning

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