What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nuisance
Example
The loud music from the party next door was a real nuisance. [nuisance: noun]
Example
It's a nuisance having to fill out all these forms. [nuisance: adjective]
bother
Example
I don't want to bother you, but could you help me move this couch? [bother: verb]
Example
It's no bother at all, I'm happy to help. [bother: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bother is more commonly used than nuisance in everyday language, especially in informal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between nuisance and bother?
Nuisance is more formal in usage than bother, and is often used in legal or official contexts to describe a situation or behavior that is prohibited or regulated by law.
