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troubles

|trou/bles|

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/ˈtrʌbəlz/

(trouble)

distress or problems

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'trouble' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'troubler,' where 'trouble' meant 'to disturb or agitate.'

Historical Evolution

'troubler' transformed into the Middle English word 'troublen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'trouble'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to disturb or agitate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'cause distress or worry.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

difficulties or problems that cause distress or worry.

She shared her troubles with her best friend.

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Verb 1

to cause distress or worry to someone.

The news troubled him greatly.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42