Simple meaning
What does Busy mean?
Busy means doing a lot or having many things happening.
Dictionary definition
Having many things to do or full of activity.
Example sentences
Busy in a sentence
easy
The busy bee flew from flower to flower.
medium
Our kitchen was busy while everyone made lunch.
hard
The busy schedule left only a short time for reading.
Synonyms
Words like Busy
activeUse when there is movement or action.
occupiedUse when someone is already doing something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
idleUse when someone is not doing much.
freeUse when someone has time available.
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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Practice 1
What does busy mean?
Busy means full of activity or tasks.
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