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bother

[ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɑðɚ]

Meanings
noun
Fuss, ado.

Examples :

"The teacher's explanation of the new math concept was a bit of a bother; it took a lot of extra time and discussion. "
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Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration irritate

irritate verb

/ˈɪɹɪteɪt/

To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.

"The noisy construction next door constantly irritated the family. "

Illustration negligible

negligible adjective

/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒɪbəl/

Able to be neglected, ignored or excluded from consideration; too small or unimportant to be of concern.

"We found errors, but their effects were negligible."

Illustration troublesome

troublesome adjective

/ˈtɹʌbl̩səm/

Causing trouble or anxiety

"The computer has been very troublesome for me. It never works when I need to use it."

Illustration muttered

muttered verb

/ˈmʌtəd/ /ˈmʌtɚd/

To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath.

"The beggar muttered words of thanks, as passersby dropped coins in his cup."

Illustration groceries

groceries noun

/ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/

The commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store.

"She carried a sack of groceries in from her car and placed it on the kitchen table."

Illustration annoyance

annoyance noun

/əˈnɔɪəns/

That which annoys.

"The constant buzzing of the phone was a major annoyance. "

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration inconvenience

inconvenience noun

/ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/ /ɪnkənˈvinjəns/

The quality of being inconvenient.

"The late start time was a significant inconvenience for the students. "

Illustration discussion

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."