Busy Sentences
Busy means actively engaged in work or tasks. e.g., She was too busy to attend the call.
How to use Busy in a sentence
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Busy Sentences
The restaurant gets busy around lunchtime.
The streets are busy during rush hour.
I've been extremely busy this week.
My calendar is busy next month.
Can I call you later? I'm busy right now.
She keeps herself busy with hobbies.
Kids, keep yourselves busy while I make dinner.
Why are the bees so busy today?
The phone lines are busy due to high demand.
He found a busy rhythm in his daily routine.
I prefer quiet places, away from busy streets.
He's busy networking at the conference.
The kitchen was busy with the morning's breakfast rush.
The workers are busy constructing the new bridge.
The airport is always busy during the holidays.
The store was too busy for my liking.
The theater is busy on Friday nights.
My schedule is busy, but I can make time for you.
The kids are always busy with school and sports.
Even in retirement, she remained a busy individual.
We need to hire more staff; the restaurant is too busy.
She's always busy with community projects.
He was busy tidying up the garden.
The coffee shop is less busy in the evenings.
She's always busy helping others.
The printer has been busy all morning.
I'm busy preparing for the big test tomorrow.
He's busy writing his new book.
I've kept myself busy during the lockdown.
They are busy planning their wedding.
He's busy training for the marathon.
I can't chat now; I'm in the middle of something busy.
I tried reaching her, but she's always busy.
The assembly line was busy producing new products.
It's the busiest time of the year for retailers.
The fishermen are busy at dawn.
My dog keeps himself busy by chasing his tail.
The gardeners were busy planting new flowers.
My hands are busy with this intricate artwork.
Even on vacation, he found ways to stay busy.
The doctor has a busy day ahead.
We were too busy laughing to notice the time.
How do you keep your kids busy during summer?
Our weekends are busy with family activities.
We are too busy to take on new projects.
She's busy rehearsing for the play.
The mailroom is busy on Mondays.
He is always busy with something.
Despite being retired, she's busier than ever.
They were busy setting up the event.
Busy Definitions
Busy is actively involved in doing something, especially with one's hands.
She was busy knitting a scarf.
Busy refers to a place having many activities or people.
The café is always busy in the morning.
Busy means being occupied with tasks or activities.
The workers were busy on the construction site.
Busy can describe a telephone line that's currently in use.
Every time I called, the line was busy.
Busy means not available to see or talk to someone.
The doctor is busy with a patient right now.
Busy means making one's time full of activities.
He keeps his weekends busy with outdoor activities.
Busy Idioms & Phrases
A busy mind is a devil's workshop
An idle mind might lead to negative thoughts or actions.
She always encouraged her children to take up hobbies, believing a busy mind is a devil's workshop.
Too busy to swing a cat
A very confined or crowded space.
The room was so packed, it was too busy to swing a cat.
Have a busy day ahead
Anticipating a day full of activities or tasks.
I can't meet you today; I have a busy day ahead.
Busy as a beaver
Extremely industrious and hardworking.
He worked day and night on his invention, busy as a beaver.
Busy hands are happy hands
Keeping oneself active or occupied is satisfying.
He took up woodworking in his free time; busy hands are happy hands.
Get busy living or get busy dying
One should actively pursue a meaningful life or risk wasting it.
After his health scare, he realized he had to get busy living or get busy dying.
Busy as a bee
Very active and diligent.
She's always working on a new project; she's as busy as a bee.
Have a busy tongue
To talk excessively or gossip.
She needs to be careful; she has a busy tongue.
Too busy to die
Extremely occupied or preoccupied.
Despite his age, he's too busy to die.
A hive of busy bees
A place where everyone is actively working.
The newsroom was like a hive of busy bees during the breaking news.
A busy week ahead
Anticipating a week full of activities or tasks.
I need to prepare; I have a busy week ahead.
Keep oneself busy
To occupy oneself with tasks or activities.
After retirement, he kept himself busy with gardening.
On the busy side
Slightly more active or occupied than usual.
I can't attend the party tonight; I'm on the busy side.
A busy signal
A tone indicating a telephone line is in use.
Every time I tried calling the helpline, I got a busy signal.
A busy schedule
Having many activities or tasks planned.
I'll need to check my planner; I have a busy schedule this week.
Busybody
A person who interferes in others' affairs.
She always wants to know everyone's business; she's such a busybody.
Too busy for one's own good
Overburdening oneself with too many tasks or activities.
She needs to take a break; she's too busy for her own good.
None so busy as those who do nothing
People who avoid work often seem the most occupied.
He claims to be swamped, but I never see him produce results; none so busy as those who do nothing.
Busy oneself with something
To engage or occupy oneself with a particular activity.
She busied herself with painting during the summer.
Common Curiosities
Which vowel is used before Busy?
Typically, "too" as in "too busy."
What part of speech is Busy?
Adjective.
What is the root word of Busy?
Old English "bisig."
What is the pronunciation of Busy?
/ˈbɪzi/.
How many syllables are in Busy?
Two.
What is the opposite of Busy?
Idle.
What is the second form of Busy?
Busier.
What is the verb form of Busy?
Busying.
Which preposition is used with Busy?
"With" as in "busy with work."
What is another term for Busy?
Occupied.
Why is it called Busy?
Derived from Old English "bisig" meaning "careful" or "anxious."
What is the third form of Busy?
Busiest.
Is Busy a noun or adjective?
Adjective.
Is Busy a vowel or consonant?
It contains both vowels and consonants.
How do we divide Busy into syllables?
Bus-y.
What is the singular form of Busy?
Busy.
Is Busy an abstract noun?
No.
What is a stressed syllable in Busy?
Bus.
What is the first form of Busy?
Busy.
How is Busy used in a sentence?
She was too busy to chat.
Is Busy a countable noun?
No, it's primarily an adjective.
Is Busy a collective noun?
No.
Is the word “Busy” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Neither; it's an adjective.
Which determiner is used with Busy?
Typically "a" or "the."
What is the plural form of Busy?
There isn't a direct plural form as "busy" is primarily an adjective, but contexts can have "busier" and "busiest."
Is Busy an adverb?
No.
Is Busy a negative or positive word?
Neutral, context-dependent.
Is the word Busy is Gerund?
No.
Which conjunction is used with Busy?
Typically "and" or "but."
Which article is used with Busy?
"A" or "the."
Is the Busy term a metaphor?
Not by itself, but can be used metaphorically in phrases.
Is the word Busy is imperative?
No.
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