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इंग्रजी

bother

gb/bˈɑðɚ/ us/bˈɑðɚ/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 2200
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद A2 action
1

Annoy or cause trouble to

To make someone feel a little angry, worried, or not comfortable.

वापर नमुना: to bother [someone]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bother' with 'brother' in pronunciation. Also, some learners use 'bother' only for big problems, but it is often used for small annoyances.
समानार्थी शब्द
annoy (Slightly stronger and more general in meaning; can cover more situations.) | disturb (Focuses more on interrupting someone's activity or peace.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
please (To make someone happy or satisfied instead of annoyed.)
सहप्रयोग
bother someone |really bother |hardly bother |bother too much
विषय
emotions |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • It really bothers me when people talk loudly on the phone in public.
  • I hope my questions don't bother you.
  • The noise from the construction site bothered her all day.
  • Does it bother you if I open the window?
  • His constant complaining started to bother everyone at work.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Loud music bothers me.
  • Does it bother you if I sit here?
  • The smell bothers my nose.
  • I hope I don't bother you.
  • Her words bother him a lot.
क्रियापद B1 action
2

Make an effort to do something

To use time and energy to do something, often when you do not want to.

वापर नमुना: to bother to [verb]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may forget 'to' before the verb in this pattern (e.g., 'bother do' instead of 'bother to do').
समानार्थी शब्द
take the trouble (Slightly more formal; emphasizes effort taken.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
neglect (To not do something because of lack of care or effort.)
सहप्रयोग
bother to ask |bother coming |couldn't bother
विषय
daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She didn't even bother to call and say she was late.
  • Why bother trying if you know you can't win?
  • He never bothers to clean up after himself.
  • I can't be bothered to cook tonight.
  • They could at least have bothered to reply.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I don't bother to read the news every day.
  • He doesn't bother to check his email.
  • Why bother to go if it's raining?
  • She didn't bother to say goodbye.
  • We can't be bothered to walk.
नाम B1 entity
3

An annoying or troublesome situation

A problem or thing that makes life harder or less pleasant.

सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'bother' as a noun with 'brother' due to similar pronunciation. Also, they might not realize 'bother' as a noun is less common in very formal writing.
समानार्थी शब्द
nuisance (Slightly stronger and more negative tone.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
convenience (Something that makes life easier instead of harder.)
सहप्रयोग
such a bother |real bother |what a bother
विषय
daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • It's such a bother having to renew your license every year.
  • Sorry for the bother—could you help me move this table?
  • The extra paperwork was a real bother.
  • I hope my request isn't too much of a bother.
  • Thanks for helping, and sorry for the bother.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Going to the bank is a bother.
  • Sorry for the bother.
  • The rain was a real bother.
  • Filling out forms is a bother.
  • I don't want to cause a bother.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
bother
IPA
GB/bˈɑðɚ/
US/bˈɑðɚ/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
both - er (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (both)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: bother
  • Plural: bother, bothers
Verb
  • Base: bother
  • 3rd Person Singular: bothers
  • Present Participle: bothering
  • Past: bothered
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
bothers noun bothering verb bothered verb
Related words
bothersome adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unbothered adjective
वाक्प्रचार

can't be bothered

1
/kˈænt bˈi bˈɑðɚd/
fixed phrase informal

Not willing to make an effort

To not want to spend time or energy doing something.

उदाहरणे
  • I can't be bothered to cook tonight; let's order pizza instead.
  • She said she couldn't be bothered with the meeting and stayed home.

don't bother

1
/dˈoʊnt bˈɑðɚ/
fixed phrase

Telling someone not to try

Used to tell someone they do not need to do something because it is not necessary or helpful.

उदाहरणे
  • Don't bother making the bed; I'll do it later.
  • He tried to explain, but she told him, 'Don't bother.'

what's the bother?

1
/wˈʌts ðə bˈɑðɚ ‖/
fixed phrase informal

Asking why it's troublesome

Used to ask why something is seen as a problem or too much work.

उदाहरणे
  • What's the bother? It's just a short walk.
  • I don't understand what's the bother about waiting a few minutes.
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