bother
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B1
🇺🇸
/ˈbɑːðər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɒðə/
annoyance or trouble
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bother' originates from Irish, specifically the word 'bodhar,' where 'bodhar' meant 'deaf or confused.'
Historical Evolution
'bodhar' changed from the Irish word 'bodhar' and eventually became the modern English word 'bother.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to confuse or deafen,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to annoy or trouble.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of annoyance or worry.
It's such a bother to have to redo the work.
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Verb 1
to take the trouble to do something.
He didn't bother to call before coming over.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35