This means to make someone feel annoyed or upset. It often talks about small problems or interruptions. You can bother people by asking too many questions or making noise.
Don't bother me while I am working.
It bothers her when people are loud.
This use means to do something even if it takes effort or is not easy. Sometimes it means someone thinks it is not important to try. For example, 'I did not bother' means I chose not to do it.
I didn't bother to call him today.
She bothered to clean the room for us.
This means a small difficulty or trouble that causes annoyance. People say 'no bother' to mean 'no problem' or 'it's okay.' It is often about minor problems.
Sorry for the bother with your work.
It was no bother to help you today.
This use tells someone not to do something because it is not needed or may cause trouble. It is often polite when offering help or refusing help.
Don't bother, I can do it alone.
No need to bother about the small things.
This meaning is about feelings. It means to make someone feel worried, upset, or unhappy in their mind. It is about emotional trouble rather than physical.
The thought bothers him a lot at night.
She is bothered by the bad news.
This means to stop or interrupt someone who is doing something else, especially if they want to be quiet or relaxed. It often shows polite feeling.
Sorry to bother you during your rest.
He did not want to bother his friend at work.
