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Trouble
01
the fact or situation of causing a difficulty
02
a difficult or problematic situation that can cause stress, anxiety or harm
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Simple
uncountable
Examples
He found himself in trouble after missing several important deadlines at work.
03
angry or violent behavior that causes disturbance or conflict
Examples
The loud shouting caused trouble in the street.
04
an event causing distress or pain
05
an effort that is inconvenient
06
a strong feeling of anxiety
07
an unwanted pregnancy
08
illness or pain
to trouble
01
to create problems for someone, resulting in hardship
Transitive: to trouble sb
Examples
The financial crisis troubled many families, causing stress and uncertainty.
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
trouble
3rd person singular
troubles
present participle
troubling
past simple
troubled
past participle
troubled
Examples
The tragic news deeply troubled her for days.
03
to create difficulty, inconvenience, or disruption for someone
Transitive: to trouble sb
Examples
I did n’t mean to trouble you by asking for more time on the project.
04
to cause someone physical discomfort or distress
Transitive: to trouble sb
Examples
The sharp twist in his ankle troubled him for weeks after the fall.
05
to make the necessary effort or take the time to do something
Transitive: to trouble to do sth
Examples
He did n’t trouble to explain his reasons, leaving everyone confused.
Lexical Tree
troublous
trouble
