Gerund Word Explorer
Simile

As busy as a bee

As busy as a bee

Very busy, working hard without stopping.

Before the school fair, Meera was as busy as a bee.

Remember: It compares a person to a bee using 'as … as', so it's a simile. Picture bees zipping from flower to flower.

Short lessonSimiles & metaphorsTwo ways to compare things so a picture forms in the reader's mind.

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