busy

/ˈbɪzi/

adjectivebus · y

BUSY has a BUS in it—when you’re on a bus, you’re usually going somewhere and doing something.

Yes, it's busy. The U sounds like short I: busy = /ˈbɪzi/ (not “byoo-zee”).

Definitions

  1. adjectivehaving a lot to do; actively working or occupied
  2. adjectivefull of activity; lively or crowded

Examples

  • “I’m busy finishing my homework before dinner.”
  • “The doctor’s office was busy on Monday morning.”
  • “She kept busy by cleaning the garage and organizing boxes.”

Synonyms

occupiedactiveengagedworkingswamped

Antonyms

idlefree

Translations

ES ocupadoPT ocupadoFR occupé

Common misspellings

buseybussybizzybisybussey

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