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busy
Adjective
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If you are busy, you are doing something and not available to do something else.
I'm sorry, I'm busy on Monday. Can we get together on Wednesday?
I'm too busy to go to the movies.
The doctor's busy with another emergency.
We need something to keep the kids busy in the car.
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If a place is busy, there are many people or vehicles moving about.
The roads are busy this morning, so give yourself extra time.
Hartsfield-Jackson International is the world's busiest airport.
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If a telephone is busy someone is using it and cannot take a call.
I tried to call him, but the line was busy.
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If a design is busy there are too many small elements in it.
I don't think you should wear that busy dress.
busy
Verb
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If you busy yourself, you find things to do to fill your time.
He busied himself with fixing his tie as he waited for her to arrive.
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
Thursday
Proper noun
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The fifth day of the week, fourth of the work week.
I will see a movie this Thursday.