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Bothering

🇬🇧 UK //ˈbɒð.ər.ɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ˈbɑː.ðər.ɪŋ//

Meaning of Bothering

Causing someone to feel troubled or worried.

In simple words: causing someone to feel worried or annoyed

Bothering in a sentence

• The noise outside is bothering me while I try to study.
• I don't mean to be bothering you, but I need your help.
• She was bothering him with endless questions.
• It's just bothering me that we haven't made a decision yet.
• Stop bothering your sister while she's working.

How to use Bothering

Use 'bothering' when discussing something that troubles or annoys someone. It's neutral, suitable for most contexts but avoid in extremely formal situations.

Grammar pattern

bother + object

Memory hint

Think of a bee buzzing around you, it's 'bothering' you.

Related words

Collocations with Bothering

• bother someone
• bother to do something
• bother about something

Synonyms for Bothering

• disturbing
• annoying
• irritating
• troubling
• upsetting

Opposites of Bothering

• comforting
• reassuring
• calming

Common mistakes with Bothering

• Confused with 'bothered' as a past tense.
• Using 'bothering' without an object, e.g. 'He is bothering.' instead of 'He is bothering me.'
• Incorrectly using 'bother' as a noun instead of a verb.

Frequently asked questions about Bothering

What does Bothering mean?

causing someone to feel worried or annoyed

What is the definition of Bothering?

Causing someone to feel troubled or worried.

How do you use Bothering in a sentence?

The noise outside is bothering me while I try to study.

Can you give another example of Bothering?

I don't mean to be bothering you, but I need your help.

What are synonyms for Bothering?

Common alternatives include disturbing, annoying, irritating, troubling, upsetting.

What is the opposite of Bothering?

Opposite meanings include comforting, reassuring, calming.

What words go with Bothering?

It commonly pairs with bother someone, bother to do something, bother about something.

What are common mistakes when using Bothering?

Confused with 'bothered' as a past tense. Using 'bothering' without an object, e.g. 'He is bothering.' instead of 'He is bothering me.' Incorrectly using 'bother' as a noun instead of a verb.

How do you pronounce Bothering?

US: //ˈbɑː.ðər.ɪŋ//, UK: //ˈbɒð.ər.ɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bothering?

Use 'bothering' when discussing something that troubles or annoys someone. It's neutral, suitable for most contexts but avoid in extremely formal situations.