bother
UK: ˈbɒðə | US: ˈbɑːðər
vt. to annoy, disturb, or cause inconvenience to someone
vi. to take the trouble to do something (often used negatively, e.g., "don’t bother")
n. a source of annoyance or trouble
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The word "bother" likely originated in the late 17th century as an alteration of the archaic word "pother," meaning "a commotion or fuss." Its exact roots are unclear, but it may have been influenced by Irish or Scots Gaelic expressions of annoyance. Over time, "bother" evolved to encompass both the act of annoying someone and the state of being annoyed, reflecting its versatile usage in modern English.
Don’t bother calling me late at night.
The loud music from the party really bothered the neighbors.
She didn’t bother to reply to his message.
It’s such a bother to carry all these bags alone.
He’s always bothering me with trivial questions.