busily

CEFRB1

/bˈɪzəli/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In a very active way, with much work happening.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In a busy manner; actively.

Examples

  • I was busily typing for the whole morning.

  • Mother was busily cooking; in the meantime, I was just watching TV.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

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In context

  • He is busily at work.

  • But these sweet thoughts do ever refresh my labours,/ Most busil'est when I do it.

  • Look at the little fellows, mere bundles of fluff, paddling along so busily and sturdily.

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The chef worked blank in the kitchen to prepare meals for the guests.

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Origin

adverb

From Middle English busily, busiliche, bisili, bisiliche, equivalent to busy + -ly.