busy — having a lot of things to do; actively engaged in work or activities
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a lot of things to do; actively engaged in work or activities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪzi/
Example Sentences
- Mom is so busy that she forgot her own birthday.
- The busy bee worked harder than the lazy CEO.
- I'm busy preparing for the college entrance exam.
busy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbɪzi/]
having a lot of things to do; actively engaged in work or activities
The cafe is so busy that the barista juggles five orders at once.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'bisig' meaning 'occupied' or 'anxious,' likely related to the verb 'to be' and possibly influenced by Old Norse roots. The word has Germanic origins and evolved to mean 'actively engaged in work or activities.'
Breakdown
busy (single morpheme from Old English 'bisig' - no further morphological breakdown as it is a root word, not composed of separable morphemes)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Mom is so busy that she forgot her own birthday.”
“The busy bee worked harder than the lazy CEO.”
“I'm busy preparing for the college entrance exam.”
“The restaurant is always busy during lunch time.”
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