Meaning & Definition of word "Bother"

Bother

/ˈbäT͟hər/

1. the action of worrying or troubling someone; a source of annoyance.
- Example: It's not worth the bother to argue about it.
2. an effort made to do something, especially when it incurs inconvenience.
- Example: I decided it wasn’t worth the bother to go back home for my wallet.

1. to take the trouble to do something; to cause someone to feel worried or troubled.
- Example: I didn't want to bother you with my problems.
2. to make someone feel worried, upset, or annoyed.
- Example: It really bothers me when people are late.
3. to disturb or interrupt someone.
- Example: Please don’t bother me while I’m working.

Late Middle English: from the verb 'bother' (in the sense of 'to make a fuss').

Not to bother:

Not to trouble or disturb someone.

Bother with:

To take the effort to do something.

Bother someone:

To disturb or annoy someone.

botheration:

The action of bothering someone; annoyance.

bothered:

Feeling troubled, concerned, or annoyed.

Meaning: To annoy someone excessively.

Example Sentence: Stop bothering me with your questions!

Meaning: To cause someone a minor inconvenience.

Example Sentence: It really bothers me when people are late.