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(Entry 1 of 2)
involved in often constant activity
- the boy is constantly occupied, usually with sports or schoolwork
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- absorbed,
- concentrating,
- engrossed,
- focused
- (also focussed),
- immersed,
- intent,
- preoccupied
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occupied
verb
past tense of occupy
Synonyms & Antonyms of occupied (Entry 2 of 2)
to hold the attention of
- a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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“Occupied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupied. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.
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