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bother vs get at

get at vs bother

bother is a noun but get at is not a noun.

bother and get at both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bother Yes No Yes No
get at No No Yes No
As verbs, bother and get at are synonyms defined as:
  • bother and get at: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other synonyms of bother include annoy, chafe, devil, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex.
bother (noun) get at (noun)
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
an angry disturbance
bother (verb) get at (verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
make confused or perplexed or puzzled reach or gain access to
make nervous or agitated influence by corruption
intrude or enter uninvited
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Difference between bother and get at

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