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busy
01
having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
busiest
Comparative
busier
gradable
Examples
As a student, Jenny is always busy with assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities.
02
(of a phone line) engaged in a call, meaning no new calls can be connected at that time
Dialect
American
American
Examples
She kept getting a busy signal when she tried to call her friend.
03
(of a place) full of activity or people
Examples
The market was busy with shoppers looking for fresh produce.
04
overly detailed, cluttered, or visually complex
Examples
The wallpaper was too busy for the small room.
05
intrusive, meddling, or offensively interfering
Examples
A busy neighbor complained about every minor issue.
to busy
01
to occupy oneself with tasks or activities
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
busy
3rd person singular
busies
Present participle
busying
Past simple
busied
Past participle
busied
Examples
She busied herself with cleaning the kitchen.
Lexical Tree
busily
business
busyness
busy
