busy

adjective
[L3871]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : busy
  • comparative : busier
  • superlative : busiest

Senses

  • engaged in an activity, not available for other things
  • artistic -- pattern characterized by too much going on!

busy

verb
[L331058]

Forms

  • simple present : busy
  • simple present, singular, third person : busies
  • simple past : busied
  • present participle : busying
  • past participle : busied

Senses

  • to occupy (oneself) in an active way