Definition of Bother
Bother
both·er
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to disturb, upset, or worry someone;
e.g. It bothers her that her closest friends forgot about her birthday today.
(noun)
something that is difficult and is a source of disturbance or annoyance;
e.g. Some mornings it feels like a bother to get on the treadmill and exercise.
(verb)
to take the trouble to do something;
e.g. Her parents didn't bother to ask what she needed the money for, they just gave it to her.
(noun)
difficulty, trouble, or effort;
e.g. I will save you the bother of driving all the way here to pick it up by just shipping it to you.
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