Bother ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Bother ( verb )

1. To cause trouble, annoyance, or inconvenience to (someone).
2. To take the trouble to do something.
3. To take the time and effort to deal with something or someone.

Origin:

The origin of the word 'bother' comes from the middle english 'bothen', which means 'to trouble, annoy, or pester.'.

Examples:

1. I don't want to bother you, but can you help me move this couch?
2. She doesn't bother with trying to find the perfect outfit anymore.
3. He didn't bother to hide his frustration when he spoke to the customer service representative.
4. The noise from the construction site was bothering the neighborhood residents.
5. I don't want to bother with that task right now, I'll do it later.

(As a noun)

Bother ( noun )

1. To cause trouble, annoyance, or inconvenience to (someone).
2. To take the trouble to do something.
3. To take the time and effort to deal with something or someone.

Origin:

The origin of the word 'bother' comes from the middle english 'bothen', which means 'to trouble, annoy, or pester.'.

Examples:

1. I don't want to bother you, but can you help me move this couch?
2. She doesn't bother with trying to find the perfect outfit anymore.
3. He didn't bother to hide his frustration when he spoke to the customer service representative.
4. The noise from the construction site was bothering the neighborhood residents.
5. I don't want to bother with that task right now, I'll do it later.