Pronunciation

/ˈboʊθər/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. An annoyance or inconvenience; a cause of worry or trouble. “The noise outside was really bothering me.” 2. (informal) A person, especially a woman, as a sexual partner. “She’s been bothering him lately.”
• Verb: 1. To cause inconvenience or annoyance; harass. “Please don’t bother me with your problems right now.” 2. To seek or request attention or assistance; pester. “He bothered the teacher with too many questions.”
• Adjective: Causing or intending to cause annoyance or trouble; troublesome. “Her constant complaining was beginning to bother him.”

Phrases

• “Don’t bother about it” means not to worry or take it seriously.
• “It’s no bother” is used to say that something isn’t an inconvenience for you.
• “Bothering me” expresses that someone is causing trouble or annoyance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “His constant phone calls were really starting to bother me.”
• Verb: “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to bother you with my question.”
• Adjective: “Her illness was really bothering her, so she decided to see a doctor.”

Synonyms

• Irritate
• Disturb
• Annoy
• Intrude
• Pest
• Nuisance

Antonyms

• Comfort
• Ease
• Relax
• Help
• Delight (in a negative context)