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both·er
 bother
- pronunciation:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bothered, bothering, bothers |
| definition 1: |
to annoy or give trouble to.
The loud noise is bothering us.- synonyms:
- annoy, bug
- similar words:
- harass, irritate, provoke
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| definition 2: |
to disturb or interrupt.
Don't bother me while I'm studying.- synonyms:
- annoy, disturb, interrupt
- similar words:
- bug
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| definition 3: |
to make the necessary effort.
Tanya never bothers to clean her room. |
| related words: |
care, concern, trouble |
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