Word of the day
Having a lot to do and no free time
adjective
The English word
busy
English never changes here, whatever language you are reading in.
When to use it
This is the everyday adjective for a person who has a lot to do, and also for a place or a time with a lot of people and activity. It is the normal, polite way to say you cannot do something: with a short apology first, you do not need to give any other reason. It goes after the verb for being, and in front of a noun. When you say what you are busy doing, use the -ing form of the verb after it, or use the word for with and a noun.
Examples
Sorry, I can't come tonight. I'm busy.
The shop is very busy at lunchtime.
Goes with
a busy day
busy at work
too busy to call
a busy road
Check yourself
Complete the sentence with the English word above.
1. I can't talk now - I'm ___ with a customer.
Show the answer
busy