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Synonyms
pre·oc·cu·pied (prē-ŏḱyə-pīd́)

adjective 

    1. Absorbed in thought; engrossed.
    2. Excessively concerned with something; distracted.
  2. Formerly or already occupied.
  3. Already used and therefore unavailable for further use. Used of taxonomic names.
pre·oc·cu·py (prē-ŏḱyə-pī́)

transitive verb: -pied, -py·ing, -pies. 

  1. To occupy completely the mind or attention of; engross. See synonyms at monopolize
  2. To occupy or take possession of in advance or before another.