busy

busy is an   Adverb

Definition:

[1] 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. Sir, my mistress sends you word THat she is busy, and she can not come. Shak.

[2] Constantly at work; diligent; active. Busy hammers closing rivets up. Shak. Religious motives . . . are so busy in the heart. Addison.

[3] Crowded with business or activities; -- said of places and times; as, a busy street. To-morrow is a busy day. Shak.

[4] Officious; meddling; foolish active. On meddling monkey, or on busy ape. Shak.

[5] Careful; anxious. [Obs.] Chaucer.

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