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busier vs more busy

Both are correct, but 'busier' is more commonly used in English. 'Busier' is the comparative form of 'busy' and is used to compare two things that are more occupied or have more activity. 'More busy' is also correct grammatically; however, it's less common and sounds a bit awkward.
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This is correct and commonly used in English.

"busier"

'Busier' is the comparative form of 'busy' and is used to compare two things that are more occupied or have more activity.
  • Oct 19, 2022 ... "Busier" seems to be preferred and more common in written English, but there are times when more busy seems to be a better option.
  • I feel busier than ever. I wonder why? I think some of it is that I now fill my leisure time with things I want to do and sometimes these can feel like ...
  • Mar 27, 2024 ... Everyone is busier than me ... Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote
  • View our latest obituaries, Robert Busier, Jr. served by Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society. Call (877) 410-2424 for information.
  • Jul 10, 2014 ... ... busier than everyone else on Earth he is, he takes long vacations in exotic places. So waaaaah, waaaah, cry me a fuckin' river. When I was ...
  • Feb 28, 2023 ... There are a few main reasons why we get busier as we get older: Adulting. As you age, you increasingly lose free time towards dealing with ...
  • Oct 6, 2012 ... Yes, you'll get busier once you're financially independent, but it isn't just about more activity. I try not to neglect the inner life either. I ...
  • The Busier You Are, The Slower You Should Go. 2012 · Article · Martine Batchelor. When I lived in South Korea as a Zen nun, I heard about a nun called Songou ...
  • Busier Than Ever! Anthropology. Why American Families Can't Slow Down. Charles N. Darrah, James M. Freeman, and J.A. English-Lueck.
  • Rebecca Busier joined Eyecare of Vermont in 2007. In 2003 she received a Bachelor of Science from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.

Alternatives:

  • more active
  • more occupied
  • more bustling
  • more hectic
  • more lively

This is correct but less common in English.

"more busy"

'More busy' is also correct grammatically, but it is less common and sounds slightly awkward.
  • Oct 19, 2022 ... 27 votes, 15 comments. Today, a coworker of mine, who is a non-native speaker of English, said "more busy" then immediately self-corrected ...
  • busier or more busy: Which phrase is more commonly used? Which is correct? See phrase examples and tips at wordvice.ai/grammar.
  • Aug 18, 2020 ... I know the grammar rules tell us to use “busier”, but is there any chance we can say “more busy” and be correct? Because I've heard it, ...
  • Jul 15, 2012 ... Hi, I know that "busier" is correct in grammar but i still hear people use " more busy" :o So whether I should use "more busy" in writing ...
  • Mar 22, 2020 ... Yes, "more busy" is grammatically correct and is commonly used to indicate a higher degree of busyness or activity compared to a previous or expected level.
  • In More Busy Times the family unites around the children as they battle the measles; Nancy and Nelson have opportunities to be brave.
  • Mar 15, 2024 ... 639 likes, 10 comments - anitawiglit on March 15, 2024: "One more busy day and then this will be me!! Coming to the end of the busy season ...
  • Back-to-school season means more busy nights (and more excuses to get takeout).
  • More Busy Times [Lin Souliere] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. More Busy Times.
  • Sep 14, 2024 ... We are getting more and more busy doing bigger things and nothing gold can stay. Every opportunity to play together is special. Life is short and every day ...

Alternatives:

  • busier
  • more active
  • more occupied
  • more bustling
  • more hectic

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