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Synonyms for Busy (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (keep busy with):
occupy

WordNet sense 2 (overcrowded or cluttered with detail):
fussy

WordNet sense 3 (not plain; decorative or ornamented):
fancy

WordNet sense 4 ((of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line)):
in use

WordNet sense 5 (held or filled or in use):
occupied

WordNet sense 6 (intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner):
meddlesome, officious, interfering, busybodied, meddling

WordNet sense 7 (tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)):
intrusive

WordNet sense 8 (having ones attention or mind or energy engaged):
engaged

WordNet sense 9 (full of activity or engaged in continuous activity):
active


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