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bothers

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɑðɝz// UK //bˈɒðəz// both·ers

v. to cause someone to feel annoyed or worried. You use this when a task or person takes up your time and energy.

v. to cause annoyance, inconvenience, or concern. Transitive; typically followed by a direct object or an infinitive clause.


SIMPLE

Please do not bother me while I work.

CONTEXTUAL

The constant noise from the construction site bothers the residents living on the ground floor.

COMPLEX

She did not bother to check the details, assuming the report was accurate, which proved to be a costly mistake.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It is also commonly used with an infinitive ('bother to do something').

Pitfall

I am bothering about the testI am bothered about the test'Bother' is not used in the active voice to describe one's own worry; use the passive adjective 'bothered' or the verb 'worry'.

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