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bothered

|bothered|

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/ˈbɑːðərd/

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/ˈbɒðəd/

(bother)

annoyance or trouble

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdverb
botherbotheringbothersbotheredbotheredbotheringbotherationbothersomely
Etymology
Etymology Information

'bother' originates from English, specifically the word 'bother,' where it meant 'to annoy or trouble.'

Historical Evolution

'bother' changed from the English word 'bother' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to annoy or trouble,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'bother'.

He bothered to call me.

Adjective 1

feeling worried, annoyed, or upset.

She seemed bothered by the news.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41