B2
bustling vs busy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bustlingadjective/ˈbʌs.lɪŋ/ | Meaning full of people who are moving around and busy doing things | Goes with bustling city | Example By six in the morning, the floating market was already bustling with boats and buyers. |
| busyadjective/ˈbɪz.i/ | Meaning having a lot to do, or full of activity | Goes with — | Example The market is very busy on Saturday mornings. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The market sells everything from fresh fish to cheap phone cases.