trouble

//ˈtrʌb.əl//
A2Frequency Level 5Neutral
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Noun

troubleSingular
troublesPlural
1

Problems, difficulties, or distress that cause worry or inconvenience.

We had some trouble with the car on our trip.

2

A situation or circumstance that is difficult or dangerous.

The company is in financial trouble.

3

Effort or exertion required to do something.

Thank you for taking the trouble to help me.

4

A cause of problems or difficulty.

The old car has been nothing but trouble.

Verb

troubledPast tense
troubledPast participle
troublingPresent participle
troublesThird-person singular
1

To cause distress, worry, or inconvenience to someone.

I'm sorry to trouble you, but could you help me with this?

2

To make the effort to do something; to bother.

Don't trouble yourself. I can do it alone.

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