busy
Translation
busy, occupied, engaged
Examples
I am very busy today.
I am very busy today.
The streets are busy on Fridays.
The streets are busy on Fridays.
The line is busy.
The line is busy.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is busy to be occupied She is busy with her work.
((sth.)) is busy to be full of activity or in use The restaurant is busy tonight.
busy (-ing) occupied with an activity He was busy writing a letter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: occupied, engaged, active; Antonyms: free, idle, unoccupied
Etymology
From Old English 'bisig' meaning occupied, diligent. It shares a root with 'business'.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'busy as a bee' to remember the image of constant activity.