bother
/ˈbɒðə/
both · er
ˈbɒð · ə
English Definition
v. to annoy or cause trouble
Significado en Español
molestar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm phiền, quấy rầy
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “bother”:
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A
please
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B
comfort
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C
disturb
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D
soothe
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C — disturb.
“bother” means v. to annoy or cause trouble
Common questions about “bother”
What does “bother” mean?
bother — v. to annoy or cause trouble. In Chinese: 打扰,烦扰.
How do you pronounce “bother”?
bother is pronounced /ˈbɒðə/. It breaks into 2 syllables: both · er.
Is “bother” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. bother appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.