busy - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

keep busy with

Synonyms

• busy
• occupy

More generic

• work

More specific

• dabble
• play around
• potter
• putter
• smatter

Adjective

crowded with or characterized by much activity

Synonyms

• busy

Related

• active

Adjective

actively or fully engaged or occupied

Synonyms

• busy

Related

• at work
• drudging
• engaged
• laboring
• labouring
• occupied
• overbusy
• tied up
• toiling
• up to

Opposite / Antonyms

• idle

Also See

• diligent
• employed

Adjective

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

Synonyms

• busy
• busybodied
• interfering
• meddlesome
• meddling
• officious

Related

• intrusive

Adjective

(of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line)

Synonyms

• busy
• engaged
• in use

Related

• occupied

Adjective

overcrowded or cluttered with detail

Synonyms

• busy
• fussy

Related

• fancy

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