trouble

[ˈtrʌbəl]

trouble Definition

• 1. difficulty or problems
• 2. a situation in which someone is likely to get into danger or difficulty
• 3. to cause problems or difficulties for someone

Using trouble: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trouble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm having trouble with my computer.

• Example

  He's always in trouble with the law.

• Example

  Don't trouble yourself over it.

• Example

  The company is in financial trouble.

trouble Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for trouble

• problem
• difficulty
• issue
• complication
• disturbance

Antonyms for trouble

• peace
• calm
• ease

Idioms Using trouble

• borrow trouble

  to worry unnecessarily about something that may not happen

  Example

  Don't borrow trouble by worrying about things that are out of your control.

• double trouble

  a situation in which there are two problems or difficulties instead of one

  Example

  When the car broke down and it started raining, it was double trouble.

• go to the trouble

  to make an effort to do something

  Example

  She went to the trouble of baking a cake for the party.

Phrases with trouble

• get into trouble

  to become involved in a difficult or dangerous situation

  Example

  If you don't study, you'll get into trouble with your grades.

• have trouble doing something

  to find it difficult to do something

  Example

  I have trouble sleeping at night.

• make trouble

  to cause problems or difficulties for others

  Example

  He's always making trouble for his coworkers.

Origins of trouble

from Old French 'trubler', meaning 'to agitate'

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Summary: trouble in Brief

The term 'trouble' [ˈtrʌbəl] refers to difficulty or problems, often leading to danger or complications. It can be used as a noun or verb, as in 'I'm having trouble with my computer.' 'Trouble' extends into phrases like 'get into trouble,' and idioms like 'borrow trouble,' denoting unnecessary worry, and 'go to the trouble,' implying effort.