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irk

/ɜːk/ /ɝk/

Meanings
verb
To irritate; annoy; bother

Examples :

"The constant noise from the construction site next door irked the family all morning. "
sensation emotion attitude

Related Words

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next noun

/nɛkst/

The one that follows after this one.

"My next class is history. "

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annoy noun

/əˈnɔɪ/

A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.

"His constant complaining was a great annoyance to his classmates. "

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irritate verb

/ˈɪɹɪteɪt/

To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.

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

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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morning noun

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

"The morning classes at school begin at 8:00 a.m. "

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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noise noun

/nɔɪz/

Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.

"He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise."

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construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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site noun

/saɪt/

Sorrow, grief.

"The loss of her grandmother left a deep site of sorrow in her heart. "

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irked verb

/ɜːkt/

To irritate; annoy; bother

"The constant noise from the construction outside irked me while I was trying to study. "

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bother noun

[ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɑðɚ]

Fuss, ado.

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