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Meaning of bother

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bother

Pronunciation:[ˈbɔðə(ɹ)][ˈbɒðə(ɹ)][ˈbɑðɚ]

noun

Definitions

  1. Fuss, ado.

    Example: There was a bit of bother at the hairdresser's when they couldn't find my appointment in the book.

  2. Trouble, inconvenience.

    Example: Yes, I can do that for you - it's no bother.

verb

Definitions

  1. To annoy, to disturb, to irritate.

    Example: Would it bother you if I smoked?

  2. To feel care or anxiety; to make or take trouble; to be troublesome.

    Example: Why do I even bother to try?

  3. To do something which is of negligible inconvenience.

    Example: You didn't even bother to close the door.

interjection

Definitions

  1. A mild expression of annoyance.