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06:05 01/04/2025

bother verb (MAKE AN EFFORT)

You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother.

can't be bothered B2 mainly UK informal

If you can't be bothered doing/to do something, you are too lazy or tired to do it:

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bother verb (WORRY)

Does it bother you that he's out so much of the time?

Living on my own has never bothered me.

I don't care if he doesn't come - it doesn't bother me.

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bother verb (ANNOY)

bother someone with something I didn't want to bother her with work matters on her day off.

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  • annoyIt annoys me that you're always late.
  • botherIt bothers me that you don't help with the washing up.
  • irritateAfter a while her behaviour really began to irritate me.
  • peeveWhat peeved her most was that he hadn't even called her.
  • bugHe's been bugging me all morning.
  • aggravateIt really aggravates me the way he never thanks me for what I've done.

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bother noun (EFFORT)

I can take you there - it's really no bother.

Please don't go to any bother on my account (= don't make any special effort for me).

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bother noun (ANNOYING)

I'm sorry to be a bother, but could I have that number again?

It's such a bother having to do everything twice.

Từ điển từ đồng nghĩa: các từ đồng nghĩa, trái nghĩa, và các ví dụ
  • annoyanceThe café was cash only, which was a minor annoyance as I only had my credit card with me.
  • nuisanceIt's a nuisance to have to drive to the nearest shop.
  • inconvenienceThank you for holding - we apologize for the inconvenience.
  • irritationThe CEO's poor communication skills became a source of irritation to the company's investors.
  • irritantThe noise of the building work is a constant irritant.
  • boreIt's such a bore to have to pack everything up again.

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