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Word

busier

US/ˈbɪziɝ/

UK/bˈɪzɪɐ/

Definition

adj. more active or having more people in a place than before. You use this to compare two things that are both busy.

adj. the comparative form of 'busy', indicating a higher degree of activity, occupation, or population density.

Examples

“This week is much busier than last week.”

“The city center is always busier on weekends because of the shopping and tourism.”

“As the project deadline approaches, the office becomes significantly busier, with staff working late into the evening to meet the required targets.”

Examples

simple

“This week is much busier than last week.”

contextual

“The city center is always busier on weekends because of the shopping and tourism.”

complex

“As the project deadline approaches, the office becomes significantly busier, with staff working late into the evening to meet the required targets.”

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