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I will be busy with vs I will be busy by

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I will be busy with' is used to indicate the activity or task that will keep you occupied, while 'I will be busy by' is used to indicate the time by which you will be busy. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on what you want to convey.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 7934 views

I will be busy with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the activity or task that will keep you occupied.

This phrase is used to specify the particular activity or task that will keep you busy. It is followed by the object of the activity or task.

Examples:

  • I will be busy with work all day.
  • She will be busy with her studies this weekend.
  • He will be busy with meetings in the afternoon.
  • Feb 28, 2022 ... 18 likes, 2 comments - bradfordoman on February 28, 2022: "Cancel all my appointments. I will be busy with new Hard @mountaindew!".
  • Oct 10, 2022 ... Also wont be responding to few dms cuz I will be busy with other stuff. Art. r/Osana - She will be a complete different person in my ...
  • 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 - ...
  • Oct 16, 2024 ... I will be busy with police station work next days. 1 mo. Jaye Ne. Mel… you totally crack me up even with serious subjects. You and your spirit ...
  • Aug 30, 2020 ... I reached a serious text formatting error , And I need your help. While I will be busy with my books and stuffs, I will certainly come here to ...
  • May 25, 2010 ... I know right away I will be busy with learning my new job and fitting GMAT prep into my nights might take a few months of settling into my ...
  • Oct 30, 2021 ... I don't get it, is something going on this week?) and so I figure I had better contribute something before Sunday when I will be busy with ...
  • This February, I will be busy with school and work, but I will also be attending and speaking at a couple of events. I will be speaking about the subject of ...
  • Feb 12, 2018 ... I will be busy with worship planning, work, and “maybe helping” Rich shovel snow. However, I know God has been encouraging me to find time ...

Alternatives:

  • I will be occupied with
  • I will be engaged in
  • I will be focused on
  • I will be preoccupied with
  • I will be immersed in

I will be busy by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the time by which you will be busy.

This phrase is used to specify the time by which you will be busy. It is followed by the time or deadline.

Examples:

  • I will be busy by 3 p.m.
  • She will be busy by the end of the day.
  • He will be busy by the time you arrive.
  • Jul 7, 2021 ... I will be busy by then going back to the farm to reinstall the carburetor onto our Oliver 88. It was sputtering and stalling out so I ...
  • Aug 21, 2021 ... ... I will be busy by then with other projects, anyway for this commission he asked me to make a graphic representation of Shredder and the foot ...
  • Oct 6, 2019 ... I will have to touch your base by next Weekend to finish my venture as I will be busy by the week days.Thank you for your quick help! Cheers.
  • Nov 11, 2022 ... Chirbek John I really appreciate but i will not manage to come there, I will be busy by that time. More time is coming, we will interact. 2 ...
  • Dec 10, 2011 ... ... I will be BUSY by then (hopefully with another date, or maybe with my shrink! Can't be sure about that. Reply. Jane says. January 3, 2013 at ...
  • Apr 8, 2020 ... RIP in advance incase i will be busy by that time. 5 yrs. 1. Tendai Kamugoyo. I saw Sekuru Tau this morning paTuckshop yake kuGreendale ...
  • May 15, 2024 ... For me, it's Easter weekend, and Tax weekend, so I will be busy. By the time you get this, there will have been more sets released (such as ...
  • May 23, 2012 ... ... I will be busy by then.(to go to...明显在谓语动词have invited之后) 分析: 该句是并列句。 译文: 斯密斯一家人已经邀请我下周日参加他们的家庭 ...
  • Apr 8, 2020 ... ... chihwere mhanduwe. 4 yrs. Liz Major Gwanyaz. RIP in advance incase i will be busy by that time. 4 yrs. 1. Paradzai Dombo. Who cares. 4 yrs.
  • Jun 30, 2020 ... if she truly loves you, she can explain to you and fix her own date like” I will be busy by Friday, what about Thursday?” . Then, you know ...

Alternatives:

  • I will be occupied by
  • I will be engaged by
  • I will be focused by
  • I will be preoccupied by
  • I will be immersed by

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