Cool MateMeaning of Annoy
In simple words: to bother someone or make them angry
Annoy in a sentence
- His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.
- I’m sure she does it just to annoy me.
- I only stay out late to annoy my parents.
- It really annoys me when people forget to say thank you.
- It annoys me to see him getting ahead of me.
- He swatted a fly that was annoying him.
- The wasps were beginning to annoy me.
How to use Annoy
Use 'annoy' to describe actions that irritate others. It's appropriate in daily conversations but may sound too casual in formal writing. Avoid using it in overly serious contexts.
Grammar pattern
annoy + object
Memory hint
Imagine a buzzing mosquito that annoys you, buzzing around your head!
Related words
Collocations with Annoy
- intensely
- really
- be beginning to
- be starting to
- do something just to annoy somebody
- do something only to annoy somebody
Synonyms for Annoy
- irritate
Common mistakes with Annoy
- 'annoy' is sometimes confused with 'irritate', which are similar but not interchangeable.
- 'annoyed' is often incorrectly used with 'with' instead of 'by'.
- Using 'annoy' for feelings, like saying 'I am annoy' instead of 'I am annoyed'.
Annoy appears in
Annoy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يُزعِج
يُزعِج شخصًا أو يجعله غاضبًا
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিরক্ত করা
কাউকে বিরক্ত করা বা রাগানো
- GermanDeutsch
Annoy
jemanden nerven oder wütend machen
- SpanishEspañol
Molestar
bother a alguien o hacerlo enojar
- Persianفارسی
آزار دادن
مزاحم کسی شدن یا او را عصبانی کردن
- FrenchFrançais
Agacer, Ennuyer
embêter quelqu'un ou le mettre en colère
- Hindiहिन्दी
परेशान करना
किसी को तंग करना या गुस्सा दिलाना
- ItalianItaliano
Annoy
dare fastidio a qualcuno o farlo arrabbiare
- PortuguesePortuguês
Incomodar, irritar
incomodar ou deixar alguém zangado
- RussianРусский
Раздражать, Беспокоить
надоедать кому-то или злить его
- Urduاردو
تنگ کردن، پریشان کردن
کسی کو تنگ کرنا یا غصہ دلانا
- Chinese中文
惹恼
打扰某人或让他们生气
More words like Annoy
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Annoy
What does Annoy mean?
to bother someone or make them angry
What is the definition of Annoy?
to make somebody slightly angry
How do you use Annoy in a sentence?
His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.
Can you give another example of Annoy?
I’m sure she does it just to annoy me.
What are synonyms for Annoy?
Common alternatives include irritate.
What is the opposite of Annoy?
Opposite meanings include please, satisfy, delight.
What words go with Annoy?
It commonly pairs with intensely, really, be beginning to, be starting to, do something just to annoy somebody, do something only to annoy somebody.
What are common mistakes when using Annoy?
'annoy' is sometimes confused with 'irritate', which are similar but not interchangeable. 'annoyed' is often incorrectly used with 'with' instead of 'by'. Using 'annoy' for feelings, like saying 'I am annoy' instead of 'I am annoyed'.
How do you pronounce Annoy?
US: /["/əˈnɔɪ/","/əˈnɔɪz/","/əˈnɔɪd/","/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈnɔɪ/","/əˈnɔɪz/","/əˈnɔɪd/","/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Annoy?
Use 'annoy' to describe actions that irritate others. It's appropriate in daily conversations but may sound too casual in formal writing. Avoid using it in overly serious contexts.
What CEFR level is Annoy?
"Annoy" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.