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Old 30-Oct-2007, 13:59
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Originally Posted by Sally2000 View Post
Can we use Occupied instead of Busy?
for example ,
1. I am busy with my exams or I am occupied with my exams
2. Shes busy with her son orshes occupied with her son




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Both the words busy and occupied mean ' engaged in action '.

Both the sentences appear correct. However, a teacher may have different views on usage.
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