Preoccupied

adjective

Word Frequency: 3.7

Definitions

1.adjectiveConcerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere.

"I was preoccupied with a deadline at work, and I forgot his birthday."

2.adjectiveDescribing a scientific name that was previously used, a junior homonym.

3.verbTo distract; to occupy or draw attention elsewhere.

"The father tried to preoccupy the child with his keys."

4.verbTo occupy or take possession of beforehand.

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