Busy

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1. Adjective

Engaged in some business; hard at work (either habitually or only for the time being); occupied with serious affairs; not idle nor at leisure; as, a busy merchant.

2. Adjective

Constantly at work; diligent; active.

3. Adjective

Crowded with business or activities; -- said of places and times; as, a busy street.

4. Adjective

Officious; meddling; foolish active.

5. Adjective

Careful; anxious.

6. Verb

To make or keep busy; to employ; to engage or keep engaged; to occupy; as, to busy one's self with books.
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