bother · v
bother (WORRY)
B2 to make someone feel worried or upset
Dictionary examples:
Living on my own has never bothered me. (23.9)
I don't care if he doesn't come - it doesn't bother me. (27.9)
It bothers me that he doesn't seem to notice. (32.4)
Does it bother you that he's out so much of the time? (35.6)
bother (MAKE AN EFFORT)
B2 to make the effort to do something
Dictionary examples:
He hasn't even bothered to write. (19.6)
You'd have found it if you'd bothered looking. (21.2)
You won't get any credit for doing it, so why bother? (26.9)
Don't bother making the bed - I'll do it later. (32.4)
can't be bothered
B2 If you can't be bothered to do something, you are too lazy or tired to do it or think it is not important.
Dictionary examples:
I can't be bothered to iron my clothes. (26.4)
bother (ANNOY)
A2 to annoy or cause problems for someone
Dictionary examples:
The neighbor's loud music bothers me when I'm trying to study. (0.0)
The sound of people typing loudly bothers me in the library. (0.0)
My little brother bothers me by singing 'Baby Shark' all day. (0.0)
I didn't want to bother her about/with work on her day off. (27.9)
I'm sorry to bother you, but could you direct me to the station? (28.9)