Kilo Lingo

/dɪˈstɜːb/

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Translation

To stop someone working, resting or sleeping by making noise or by coming near them.

Word origin

From Latin disturbare, meaning to throw a crowd into disorder.

Origin
Latin
Root
disturbare
English cognates
trouble, turbulent

Grammar

Verb typeregular (disturb, disturbs, disturbed)

Examples

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"Disturb" someone means to break their peace.

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"Disturbed" is the past form.

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A polite way to say you are coming at a bad time.

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This word is part of lesson 32.