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botherto annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːðər/

Korean meaning: 귀찮게 하다, 괴롭히다, 성가시게 하다

Korean pronunciation: **바**더

Example Sentences

  • My cat bothers me every morning at 5 AM for breakfast like a furry alarm clock.
  • Why bother studying when you can just pray for multiple choice luck?
  • I'm sorry to bother you, but do you have a moment to talk?

bother

VERB

//ˈbɑːðər//

to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone

bother concept
💡 Concept

to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbɑːðər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbɒðə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootbother

Origin

The word 'bother' likely originates from Irish English, possibly derived from the Irish word 'bodhaire' meaning 'deaf' or 'annoying person', or from an onomatopoetic origin mimicking confused speech or commotion.

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🎵Rhyme

fatherrathergather
father
rather
gather

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat bothers me every morning at 5 AM for breakfast like a furry alarm clock.

😄 Fun example

Why bother studying when you can just pray for multiple choice luck?

I'm sorry to bother you, but do you have a moment to talk?

The noise from construction work has been bothering residents all week.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

annoydisturbtroubleharasspester

Antonyms

helpcomfortsoothe

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