i will be busy vs i'm going to be busy

Both "I will be busy" and "I'm going to be busy" are correct ways to state that one will be occupied or unavailable in the future. The choice between them is a matter of personal preference.

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i will be busy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express future busyness.

This phrase is used to indicate that you will be occupied or unavailable at a specific time in the future.

Examples:

I will be busy tomorrow, so let's schedule the meeting for next week.
She said she will be busy all day on Saturday.

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Last updated: November 16, 2024

May 11, 2019 ... Say, “I'm sorry, I will be busy tomorrow. Let's make it another day, would that be all right?”.
Feb 23, 2021 ... ... i will be busy for next weeks : r/AdeptusMechanicus. Open menu ... I just join the ranks of the Omnissiah, i will be busy for next weeks.
Sep 10, 2018 ... こんしゅうのきんようびはいそがしいです。こんしゅうのきんようびにいそがしいです。 Both are grammatical and translate to "I will be busy ...
Jul 8, 2023 ... My first N64! I will be busy this weekend.. Collection Post.
Aug 21, 2010 ... English Only. I will be busy at that time. Thread starter EnglishBug; Start date Aug 21, 2010 · E · EnglishBug. Senior Member. Chinese. Aug 21, ...
Aug 20, 2024 ... ... I will be busy meeting people just receive the calendar plan for the next month, super excited to fly back to #Barcelona".
Oct 11, 2024 ... Sorry I will be busy on that day. But thank you for reaching out. Trinita Micheal Khama and 4.2K others.
Nov 14, 2011 ... Re: Looks like I will be busy with a clean and refurbish job. Post by SteveM » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:47 pm. The Rivett 608 - ...
Apr 22, 2012 ... I would say "I will be busy tomorrow", but a native speaker said "I am busy tomorrow". I wonder why he chose present tense instead of future ...
Mar 18, 2021 ... I will be busy the next couple of days . In a Cottage and sampling some Icelandic water in various beverages .

Alternatives:

I will have a lot on my plate
I will not be available
I will have a full schedule
I will be tied up

i'm going to be busy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express future busyness.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have plans or tasks that will keep you occupied in the future.

Examples:

I'm going to be busy next week with work deadlines.
She's going to be busy all day on Sunday.

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Last updated: November 16, 2024

Oct 28, 2024 ... I feel like I'm going to be busy with Space Age for a long time... Space Age. Holy crap the content in this expansion. I never really ...
May 11, 2024 ... ... I'm going to be busy. Continuing to be thankful to Lobina Lures for sponsoring me in this event. Your support gives me strength. Lobina ...
Oct 31, 2020 ... I'm going to be busy this evening, so I left SCP-330 out for the kiddos. I hope kids can read, otherwise they'll be stumped.
Oct 10, 2024 ... ... I'm going to be busy in November with Kneesvember 2024, so I wanted ... I'm going to be busy in November with Kneesvember 2024, so I ...
May 11, 2019 ... Tomorrow's not a good day. I'm going to be busy.” Or “I have other plans.”.
I'm going to be busy. Published April 19, 2017 by Steven Hicks. Earlier this year, I decided to become more involved in speaking at local meetups and events ...
Dec 23, 2014 ... I'm going to be busy on Xmas Day. Alan Dear Friends, the curators' office Hampton Court this week has felt a bit like a sinking ship as one ...
Jan 30, 2023 ... What does “I'm going to be busy this weekend” mean? All related (34).

Alternatives:

I will be occupied
I will have a lot on my plate
I will be tied up
I will not be available

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