CEFR A2

bothering

verb

Meaning

To disturb or annoy someone, or to cause trouble.

Examples

I don't want to bother you with my problems.
Did the noise bother you?

Synonyms: annoy, disturb, trouble, inconvenience

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bothering (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːðər/

Definition

To disturb or annoy someone, or to cause trouble.

Examples

I don't want to bother you with my problems.
Did the noise bother you?
Sorry to bother you, but can you help me?

How to Use bothering

bother someone (prepositional phrase): To disturb or annoy a person. — "The loud music will bother the neighbors."
bother to do something (prepositional phrase): To make the effort to do something. — "She didn't bother to finish her lunch."
bother about something (prepositional phrase): To worry or be concerned about something. — "I don't bother about the small things."

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