Disturb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɜrb/

Definitions of disturb

verb to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle

Example Sentences

A1 Please do not disturb me while I am studying.

A2 The loud noise from the construction site disturbed my concentration.

B1 The unexpected phone call disturbed her peaceful evening.

B2 The disturbing news about the accident spread quickly through the community.

C1 The constant noise pollution in the city can disturb people's mental well-being.

C2 The disturbing images in the documentary left a lasting impact on the viewers.

Examples of disturb in a Sentence

formal I apologize if I disturb you, but could you please lower your voice?

informal Hey, sorry to disturb you, but do you have a minute to chat?

slang I don't mean to disturb, but can I borrow your charger?

figurative The sudden noise outside disturbed the peace of the neighborhood.

Grammatical Forms of disturb

• past tense: disturbed
• plural: disturbs
• comparative: more disturbing
• superlative: most disturbing
• present tense: disturb
• future tense: will disturb
• perfect tense: has disturbed
• continuous tense: is disturbing
• singular: disturb
• positive degree: disturb
• infinitive: to disturb
• gerund: disturbing
• participle: disturbed

Origin and Evolution of disturb

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disturb' originated from the Latin word 'disturbare', which means to throw into disorder or confuse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disturb' has retained its original meaning of causing disorder or confusion, but it has also come to encompass the idea of interrupting or unsettling someone's peace or tranquility.