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Trouble

TRUH-buhl

/ˈtrʌbʌl/

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trouble

Dictionary meaning

An effort that is inconvenient.

Examples

  • I went to a lot of trouble.
  • One trouble after another delayed the job.

Synonyms: difficulty

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