busy

//ˈbɪzi//
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Adjective

busyCanonical form
busierComparative
busiestSuperlative
1

Having a lot of things to do; actively engaged in work or activities

I'm too busy to go out for lunch today.

2

Full of activity; crowded with people or events

The restaurant was busy on Saturday night.

3

(of a telephone line) In use; engaged

I tried to call her, but the line was busy.

4

Having too much detail or decoration; cluttered

The wallpaper is too busy for this small room.

Verb

busyInfinitive
busyPresent tense
busiedPast tense
busiedPast participle
busyingPresent participle
busiesThird-person singular
1

To keep oneself occupied with something; to engage in activity

She busied herself with cooking dinner.

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