bother
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[ˈbɔðə(ɹ)]
English
Definitions
noun
- Fuss, ado.“There was a bit of bother at the hairdresser's when they couldn't find my appointment in the book.”
- Trouble, inconvenience.“Yes, I can do that for you - it's no bother.”
verb
- To annoy, to disturb, to irritate.“Would it bother you if I smoked?”
- To feel care or anxiety; to make or take trouble; to be troublesome.“Why do I even bother to try?”
- To do something which is of negligible inconvenience.“You didn't even bother to close the door.”
interjection
- A mild expression of annoyance.
Related words
Synonyms
annoydisturbirritateput outvexcaremindblastbotherationdangdarndratpain in the neckannoyancenuisancehasslepain in the asstrouble