bother

Meaning of bother in English

Noun

US /ˈbɑðər/ UK /ˈbɒðə/

1. something that causes troubles or problems for someone; source of troubles

Making lunch for my husband, son and daughter is a bother.

Verb

US /ˈbɑðər/ UK /ˈbɒðə/

1. cause troubles or problems for someone; disturb

Don't bother me!

2. make someone feel slightly worry or upset; worry

It bothers me that my children aren't home yet.

3. take the trouble or time to do something

Don't bother to do the washing-up. I'll do it later.
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