busy

adjective/ˈbɪzi/CEFR A1

ব্যস্ত

Meaning

Having a lot to do, or full of activity.

Example sentences

  • I am busy till four o'clock.চারটা পর্যন্ত আমি ব্যস্ত।
  • The road is busy in the morning.সকালে রাস্তাটা ব্যস্ত থাকে।

A common mistake

She is busy to write a letter.→She is busy writing a letter.

busy-র পরে ক্রিয়ার -ing রূপ বসে, to নয়। busy with her homework লিখলেও চলে।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: occupied, engaged

Antonyms: free, idle

Forms of “busy”

Positive
busy
Comparative
busier
Superlative
busiest

Similar words, and what each means

  • occupied

    দখলকৃত; ব্যস্ত

    Being used by someone, or busy doing something.

  • engaged

    বাগদত্ত; ব্যস্ত, নিযুক্ত

    Having promised to marry somebody, or busy and not free.

  • hectic

    ব্যস্ততাপূর্ণ, হুড়োহুড়ির

    Very busy and full of fast, confused activity.

  • eventful

    ঘটনাবহুল

    Full of interesting or important things happening.

  • bustling

    সরগরম, জমজমাট

    Full of busy, noisy activity and movement.

Other English words for “ব্যস্ত”

  • hurried

    Done quickly because there is little time.

  • engaged

    Having promised to marry somebody, or busy and not free.

  • occupied

    Being used by someone, or busy doing something.

Opposite words

  • free

    মুক্ত, বিনামূল্যে, অবসর

    Costing nothing, or not busy, or not held by anyone.

  • idle

    অলস, কর্মহীন

    Not working or not being used.

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  1. “busy” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • ব্যস্ত
    • • অলস, কর্মহীন
    • • শ্রমসাধ্য, কষ্টকর, ক্লান্তিকর
    • • চোখে পড়ার মতো, উল্লেখযোগ্য
    Show the answer

    ব্যস্ত — busy (adjective) — ব্যস্ত. Having a lot to do, or full of activity.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “busy”?

    • • sentimental
    • • caustic
    • • fire-resistant
    • • occupied
    Show the answer

    occupied — occupied — দখলকৃত; ব্যস্ত. Being used by someone, or busy doing something.

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