Definitions

1. verb

to cause trouble or annoyance; to disturb or trouble someone

“She tried to study, but her brother was bothering her.”

2. noun

a source of trouble or annoyance

“He’s been a bother to his family since he lost his job.”

3. noun

a person who is a nuisance or annoyance

“My little brother can be such a bother when he doesn’t listen to me.”

4. verb

to take trouble or pains; to exert oneself

“I bothered to make a nice dinner for my friends.”

5. verb

to be worried or concerned about something

“I’m bothering about the upcoming exam, what if I fail?”

6. verb (archaic or poetic)

to be in a state of turmoil or commotion

“The city was bothering with the aftermath of the storm.”