Trouble: meaning, definitions and examples

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trouble

 

[ ˈtrʌbəl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in trouble

Difficulty, problem, or danger. A state of distress, adversity, or misfortune.

Synonyms

difficulty, dilemma, predicament, problem

Examples of usage

  • He's in trouble with the law.
  • I'm having trouble understanding this concept.
  • She knew she was in trouble when she saw the damage.
Context #2 | Verb

trouble someone

To cause someone distress, worry, or difficulty. To disturb or agitate.

Synonyms

annoy, bother, disturb, worry

Examples of usage

  • Don't trouble yourself over it, I can handle it.
  • She didn't want to trouble him with her problems.
  • The loud noise from the construction site troubled the residents.

Translations

Translations of the word "trouble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 problema

🇮🇳 मुसीबत

🇩🇪 Problem

🇮🇩 masalah

🇺🇦 проблема

🇵🇱 problem

🇯🇵 問題 (もんだい)

🇫🇷 problème

🇪🇸 problema

🇹🇷 sorun

🇰🇷 문제

🇸🇦 مشكلة

🇨🇿 problém

🇸🇰 problém

🇨🇳 问题 (wèntí)

🇸🇮 problem

🇮🇸 vandamál

🇰🇿 мәселе

🇬🇪 პრობლემა

🇦🇿 problem

🇲🇽 problema

Etymology

The word 'trouble' has its origins in the Old French word 'trouble' which means 'disturbance' or 'disorder'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass difficulty, problem, and distress. The word has been used consistently in English literature and everyday language to describe challenging situations or disturbances.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,533, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.