busy vs in use
in use vs busybusy and in use both are adjectives.
busy is a verb but in use is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| busy | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| in use | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
busy and in use
are synonyms defined as:
- busy and in use: (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line)
Other synonyms of busy include
engaged.
| busy (adjective) | in use (adjective) |
|---|---|
| actively or fully engaged or occupied | (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line) |
| overcrowded or cluttered with detail | currently being used |
| intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner | |
| (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line) | |
| crowded with or characterized by much activity |
| busy (verb) | in use (verb) |
|---|---|
| keep busy with |
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