Cool MateMeaning of Busy
In simple words: Having a lot to do; not free.
Busy in a sentence
- I am busy with homework right now.
- She is always busy on the weekends.
- The street was busy with cars and people.
- This restaurant is very busy during lunchtime.
- He feels busy trying to keep up with his work.
How to use Busy
Use 'busy' to describe someone or something that is occupied with tasks. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it to describe a person's character in a negative way.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a bee buzzing around, always busy at work.
Related words
Synonyms for Busy
Common mistakes with Busy
- 'Busy' is often confused with 'bustling' when talking about places.
- Some learners use 'busy' to describe being in a bad mood.
- Confusing 'busy' with 'busyness' as a noun.
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Busy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مشغول
لديه الكثير ليقوم به؛ غير متاح.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ব্যস্ত
অনেক কাজ আছে; মুক্ত নন।
- GermanDeutsch
Beschäftigt
Viel zu tun haben; nicht frei sein.
- SpanishEspañol
Ocupa
Tener mucho que hacer; no estar libre.
- Persianفارسی
مشغول
کارهای زیاد داشتن؛ آزاد نبودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Occupé
Avoir beaucoup à faire ; pas libre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
व्यस्त
बहुत कुछ करना है; स्वतंत्र नहीं है।
- ItalianItaliano
Occupato/a, Impegnato/a
Avere molto da fare; non essere liberi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ocupado(a)
Com muita coisa para fazer; não estar livre.
- RussianРусский
Занятой, Деловой
Когда много дел, не свободен.
- Urduاردو
مصروف، مشغول
بہت کام ہونا؛ آزاد نہ ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
忙碌
有很多事情要做；没空。
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Frequently asked questions about Busy
What does Busy mean?
Having a lot to do; not free.
What is the definition of Busy?
having a lot to do; perhaps not free to do something else because you are working on something
How do you use Busy in a sentence?
I am busy with homework right now.
Can you give another example of Busy?
She is always busy on the weekends.
What are synonyms for Busy?
Common alternatives include engaged.
What is the opposite of Busy?
Opposite meanings include idle, free, leisurely.
What words go with Busy?
It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, with, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, with.
What are common mistakes when using Busy?
'Busy' is often confused with 'bustling' when talking about places. Some learners use 'busy' to describe being in a bad mood. Confusing 'busy' with 'busyness' as a noun.
How do you pronounce Busy?
US: /["/ˈbɪzi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbɪzi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Busy?
Use 'busy' to describe someone or something that is occupied with tasks. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it to describe a person's character in a negative way.
What CEFR level is Busy?
"Busy" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.