bother

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NGSL Rank: 1841
bother
ˈbɒðə Listen
Meanings
verb
  • take the trouble to do something.
    E.g. scientists rarely bother with such niceties
  • (of a circumstance or event) worry, disturb, or upset (someone).
    E.g. is there an issue that bothers you so much you'd campaign against it?
noun
  • effort, trouble, or difficulty.
    E.g. he saved me the bother of having to come up with a speech
exclamation
  • used to express mild irritation or impatience.
    E.g. ‘Bother!’ she muttered

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