Busy and Drudging

Busy

Busy adjective - Actively or fully engaged or occupied.
Usage example: busy with her work

Drudging and busy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Drudging" instead an adjective "Busy".

Nearby Words: busily, busyness, busied, busying

Drudging

Drudging adjective - Doing arduous or unpleasant work.
Usage example: drudging peasants

Busy and drudging are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Busy" instead an adjective "Drudging".

Nearby Words: drudge, drudgery

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