Find descriptive words
“in use”
TermMatrix lists 2 find descriptive words for this word, including busy, engaged.
Word Profile
- Syllables
- 3
- Meter
- [x /]
- Part of Speech
- Phrase, Idiom, Adjective
- Popularity
- 91/100
Phrase components
Per-word breakdown for this multi-word expression.
- inNoun, Adjective, Adverb[x]1 syl.
- useNoun, Verb[/]1 syl.
Definitions
adjective
(of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (‘engaged’ is a British term for a busy telephone line)
Synonyms: busy, engaged
- Example:“Her line is busy.”
- Example:“Receptionists' telephones are always engaged.”
adjective
currently being used
- Example:“Robots are in use throughout industry.”
Find descriptive words for “in use”
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