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busy vs meddlesome

meddlesome vs busy

busy and meddlesome both are adjectives.

busy is a verb but meddlesome is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
busy No Yes Yes No
meddlesome No Yes No No
As adjectives, busy and meddlesome are synonyms defined as:
  • busy and meddlesome: intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
Other synonyms of busy include busybodied, interfering, meddling, officious.
busy (adjective) meddlesome (adjective)
actively or fully engaged or occupied intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
overcrowded or cluttered with detail
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) meddlesome (verb)
keep busy with
Difference between busy and meddlesome

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