Occupied and Preoccupied

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Occupied adjective - Involved in often constant activity.

Usage example: the boy is constantly occupied, usually with sports or schoolwork

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Preoccupied is a synonym for occupied in absorbed topic. In some cases you can use "Preoccupied" instead an adjective "Occupied".

Nearby Words: occupy, occupying, occupier

Preoccupied adjective - Lost in thought and unaware of one's surroundings or actions.

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Occupied is a synonym for preoccupied. You can use "Occupied" instead an adjective "Preoccupied".

Nearby Words: preoccupy, preoccupying

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