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Busy

/ˈbɪzi/
Actively occupied with tasks or activities

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Examples:

I'm busy.

This is the busiest time for morning coffees.'

The captain was busier than ever down at the wharves.

Etymology:

etymology
Originates from Middle English bisy, from Old English bysig, related to Dutch bezig and German besorgt meaning occupied or concerned.

Usage Statistics:

51 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
Often
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