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bother vs grate

grate vs bother

bother and grate both are nouns.

bother and grate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bother Yes No Yes No
grate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, grate is a hyponym of bother; that is, grate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bother:
  • bother: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • grate: gnaw into; make resentful or angry
bother (noun) grate (noun)
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
an angry disturbance a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
bother (verb) grate (verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
make confused or perplexed or puzzled scratch repeatedly
make nervous or agitated reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
intrude or enter uninvited gnaw into; make resentful or angry
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself furnish with a grate
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Difference between bother and grate

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