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bus·y
 busy
- pronunciation:
- bI
zi
- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
busier, busiest |
| definition 1: |
actively occupied; engaged.
- synonyms:
- absorbed, active, engaged, engrossed, immersed, occupied, working
- antonyms:
- free, idle, lazy, secluded, unoccupied
- similar words:
- industrious
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| definition 2: |
characterized by much work or activity.
a busy season- synonyms:
- active, productive
- antonyms:
- quiet, slack, slow
- similar words:
- industrious, lively
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| definition 3: |
unavailable for immediate use.
All the telephone lines were busy.- synonyms:
- engaged, occupied
- antonyms:
- available
- similar words:
- reserved, used
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| definition 4: |
excessively decorated; ornate.
a busy design- synonyms:
- elaborate, ornate, overcrowded, rococo
- antonyms:
- simple
- similar words:
- cluttered, excessive, fussy, overwrought
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| related words: |
alive, brisk, florid, luxuriant, ornate |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
busied, busies, busying |
| definition: |
to keep (oneself) busy or occupied.
She busies herself with car repairs.- synonyms:
- absorb, employ, engage, interest, involve, occupy, ply, work
- similar words:
- concern, exercise
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| related words: |
elevate, occupy |
| derivation: |
busily (adv.) |
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