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busiest

|bus/i/est|

B1

/ˈbɪziɪst/

(busy)

engaged in activity

Base FormPastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounNounVerb
busybusiedbusiedbusyingbusierbusiestbusinessbusynessbusies
Etymology
Etymology Information

'busy' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bisig', where 'bisig' meant 'occupied'.

Historical Evolution

'bisig' transformed into the Middle English word 'bisy', and eventually became the modern English word 'busy'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'occupied or engaged', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a lot to do'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

superlative form of 'busy', meaning having the most activity or work to do.

This is the busiest time of the year for retailers.

Synonyms

most activemost occupied

Antonyms

least busyleast active

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Idioms

busy as a bee

Last updated: 2025/02/17 00:40