English dictionary
bother
nounPronunciation
ˈbɒðəɹ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
noun
- an angry disturbance
verb
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
verb
- make confused or perplexed or puzzled
verb
- make nervous or agitated
verb
- intrude or enter uninvited
verb
- take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
verb
- to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Example sentences
a bit of a bother
he's not a friend, he's an infliction
washing dishes was a pain in the neck before we got a dish washer
he didn't want to make a fuss
they had labor trouble
a spot of bother
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster
Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers
He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday
Don't bother, please
Sorry to trouble you, but …