busy

adjective
UK: /ˈbɪzi/
US: /ˈbɪzi/

  1. Having a lot to do or needing effort.

    1. I am too busy to talk now, call me later. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's been busy preparing for the upcoming school exams all week long. [ ] [ ]

  2. Actively and attentively engaged in work or a specific activity.

    1. The children are busy playing in the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. He stayed busy in the garage fixing his old vintage car all afternoon. [ ] [ ]

  3. Full of activity or people.

    1. The market is always busy on Saturdays. [ ] [ ]
    2. The emergency room was busy with patients requiring immediate medical attention. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hectic engaged full working active
busy verb

  1. To keep someone occupied; to make someone busy.

    1. She busied herself with paperwork. [ ] [ ]
    2. He busied himself cleaning the house to take his mind off the stressful day. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "busy" in English means: Having a lot to do or needing effort., Actively and attentively engaged in work or a specific activity., Full of activity or people..

The phonetic transcription of "busy" is /ˈbɪzi/ in British English and /ˈbɪzi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "busy": hectic, engaged, full, working, active.

Example usage of "busy": "I am too busy to talk now, call me later.". More examples on the page.