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- [biz-uh-lee]
- /ˈbɪz ə li/
- /ˈbɪz.ɪ.li/
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- [biz-uh-lee]
- /ˈbɪz ə li/
Definitions of busily word
- adverb busily If you do something busily, you do it in a very active way. 3
- adverb busily in a busy manner; industriously 3
- adverb busily in a busy manner 3
- adverb busily in a busy manner; actively. 1
- adverb busily in a very active way 1
- adverb busily in a busy manner, actively. 0
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Origin of busily
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225, busily is from the Middle English word bisiliche. See busy, -ly
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Parts of speech for Busily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
busily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
busily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for busily
adv busily
- vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- nimbly — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
- eagerly — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
Antonyms for busily
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