bother
🇺🇸
/ˈbɑːðər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɒðə(r)/
verb
B1
to take the time or effort to do something
He didn't bother to read the instructions.
B1
to annoy, worry, or upset someone
The loud noise began to bother the neighbors.
B1
to interrupt or disturb someone
Please don't bother me while I'm working.
noun
R
trouble or difficulty
It's too much bother to cook tonight.
R
an annoying thing or person
The constant noise is a real bother.
interjection
R
used to show annoyance
Bother! I forgot my keys again.
translation
to take the time or effort to do something; to annoy, worry, or upset someone; to interrupt or disturb someone
trouble or difficulty; an annoying thing or person
used to show annoyance
Word Forms
3rd Present
bothers
Progressive
bothering
Past
bothered
Perfect
bothered
Plural
bothers