bother — to 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
Stop bothering me — I'm trying to finish this report!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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?”
“The noise from construction work has been bothering residents all week.”
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