Busy and Off

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Busy adjective - Involved in often constant activity.

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Off is an antonym for busy.

Nearby Words: busily, busyness, busied, busying

Off adjective - Not being in a state of use, activity, or employment.

Usage example: the computer is off, so you'll have to turn it on in order to use it

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Busy is an antonym for off.

Nearby Word: offing

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Off and Busy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/busy/off

Busy & Off. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/busy/off>.

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