English / word

bother

verb A2

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to annoy someone or make an effort to do something

to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone

In context

Do not bother your sister while she is studying.

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Synonyms

annoy,disturb,trouble

Antonyms

please,comfort,soothe

Collocations

bother someone,bother to ask,hardly bother

Past: bothered · Past participle: bothered · -ing: bothering