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Mom was busy cooking dinner.
What does Busy mean?
Busy means having a lot to do or full of activity.
Dictionary definition
Having many things to do, or full of activity.
Example sentences
Busy in a sentence
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The busy street had cars, bikes, and people everywhere.
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Even during a busy week, the team made time to review its work carefully.
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Practice 1
What does busy mean?
Busy means occupied, active, or full of things happening.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to busy?
Occupied can mean already busy with something.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of busy?
Free can mean available or not busy.
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Busy
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biz · ee · strongest beat: biz
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WordBusy.
Partadjective.
MeaningBusy means having a lot to do or full of activity.
ExampleExample: Mom was busy cooking dinner.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- biz · ee
- Strongest beat
- biz
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on biz.
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Synonyms
Words like Busy
activeUse for something full of activity.
occupiedUse for someone already doing something.
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Word family
Busy word family
Base word
busy
adjective
busier
More busy.
adjective
busiest
Most busy.
adverb
busily
In a busy way.
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Hint for students
Busy means having a lot to do or full of activity.
Common mix-up
Do not use busy just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: Busy means having a lot to do or full of activity.
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Read this model sentence: The busy street had cars, bikes, and people everywhere. Clue words: street, cars, bikes. Underline clue words that show why busy fits instead of free. Now write one new sentence that shows busy without using the word busy. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show busy?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The busy street had cars, bikes, and people everywhere." Why does busy fit better than free?
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