busy

To a high degree; much occupied.

To a very high degree; very much occupied.

More busy than is usual; especially busy.

More busy than is usual or than other times.

Slightly or somewhat busy.

To a moderate or reasonable degree.

Busy in a way that is not common or typical.

To a small degree; a little busy.

Extremely or unbelievably busy.

Unusually busy; to a greater degree than normal.

Extremely busy, used informally.

Busy in a hurried, excited, or chaotic way.

Extremely busy, used informally.

Extremely busy, to a degree that seems crazy (informal).

Describes the state of being occupied or having a great deal to do.

To remain actively occupied, often to avoid boredom or idleness.

To give someone enough things to do so that they remain occupied.

To continue being occupied.

To start being occupied, often used informally.

To appear to be occupied, whether one truly is or not.

To give the impression of being occupied.

To continue to be in a state of being occupied (more formal).

To transition into a state of being occupied.

Indicates the specific task or activity that is causing one to be occupied.