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bother Definition and Meaning in English (bother definition)

verb
Synonyms:annoydisturbtrouble
Quick Answer • Definition

Bother definition: To annoy, disturb, or cause trouble to someone.

Definitions of Bother

  1. 1verb

    To annoy, disturb, or cause trouble to someone.

  2. 2verb

    To make the effort to do something.

  3. 3noun

    Trouble, difficulty, or a nuisance.

Example Sentences

casual

“Please don't bother me while I'm working.”

casual

“Don't bother to call; I'll be home late.”

casual

“It's no bother at all to help you.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularbothers
past tensebothered
past participlebothered
present participlebothering
agent nounbotherer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

not bother withidiom

To not make an effort or concern oneself with something.

don't bother your head aboutidiom

Don't worry about something.

what's bothering you?expression

What is troubling you or causing you distress?

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Bother definition: To annoy, disturb, or cause trouble to someone.
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'Bother' translates to 'bother' in English. Bother definition: To annoy, disturb, or cause trouble to someone.
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