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Meaning of try in English

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try verb

(ATTEMPT)

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A2 [ I or T ] to attempt to do something: Keep trying and you'll find a job eventually. If I don't get into the academy this year, I'll try again next year. I've tried really hard but I can't convince him to come. I'm trying my best/hardest, but I just can't do it. [ + to infinitive ] I tried to open the window. [ + -ing verb ] Maybe you should try getting up (= you should get up) earlier.

Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples

to try to do somethingtryI'll try to call her again.attemptI have never attempted to run a marathon.endeavourUK Engineers are endeavouring to locate the source of the problem.seekThey sought to reassure the public.battleHe was battling to fix the roof in the rain.striveWith limited resources, they are striving to make the school a better one.

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More examplesFewer examplesShe can be really irritating but I try to ignore her.We must try to spend less money.I never seem to lose any weight, no matter how hard I try.She lay back in the dentist's chair and tried to relax.The driver was peering into the distance trying to read the road sign.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Trying and making an effort

A game

all out

assault

attempt

attempted

commitment

give something your best shot idiom

go after someone

go all out idiom

go down swinging/fighting idiom

go for someone

nose

shoot for the moon idiom

shoot the works idiom

smarten (someone/something) up

smarten up your act idiom

spare

square the circle idiom

stretch

struggle

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try verb

(TEST)

B1 [ T ] to test something to see if it is suitable or useful or if it works: I tried that recipe you gave me last night. We don't sell newspapers - have you tried the coffee shop on the corner? [ + -ing verb ] Try using a different shampoo. I'd like to try parachuting. I forgot my door-keys - we'd better try the window (= test it to see if it is open).

tried and tested/trusted (US tried and true)

used by many people and proved to be effective: Most people would prefer to stick to tried and tested methods of birth control.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Testing, checking and experimenting

artefact

assay

background check

blood draw

calibrate

experimental

experimentally

experimentation

experimenter

factorial

inoculate

put someone/something through their/its paces idiom

put something to the test idiom

recheck

reinspect

reinspection

uncheckable

untestable

untested

welfare check

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Efficient and effective

try verb

(LAW)

C2 [ T ] to examine a person accused of committing a crime in a law court by asking them questions and considering known facts, and then decide if they are guilty: Because of security implications the officers were tried in secret. They are being tried for murder. See also

trial noun (LEGAL PROCESS)

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Taking legal action

abatement order

ambulance-chasing

appear for someone

bring

bring an action

complainant

enter

indict

indictment

lawyer

lawyer up

legal action

litigant

litigate

petitioner

prosecute

prosecution

prosecutorial

reindict

reindictment

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try verb

(WORRY)

[ T ] to worry or annoy someone or upset a person's patience with many, often slight, difficulties: The demands of the job have tried him sorely. He's been trying my patience all morning with his constant questions. Her endless demands would try the patience of a saint (= are very annoying).

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Causing feelings of anger and displeasure

aggravate

aggrieve

alienate

anger

annoy

bend

give someone the shits idiom

go too far idiom

goat

grate

hack someone off

nark

needle

rile

rub

rub someone up the wrong way idiom

ruffle

ruffle someone's feathers idiom

tooth

troll

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Idioms

try something for size

try your hand at something

try your luck

try it onPhrasal verbs

try for something

try something on

try something out

try something out on someone

try out for something

trynoun uk

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try noun

(ATTEMPT)

B2 [ C usually singular ] an attempt to do something: They might still have tickets left - why don't you give it a try? This will be her third try at jumping the bar. You could ask him if he's willing - it's worth a try.

More examplesFewer examplesI can't get the cork out of the bottle - could you have a try?I've never done it before but I'd like to have a try .After several tries to pronounce my name properly, he asked if he could just call me Sam instead!Hey - that was a really good try! You'll soon be able to play the whole tune.Your little brother wants a try - pass him the ball, Katie.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Trying and making an effort

A game

all out

assault

attempt

attempted

commitment

give something your best shot idiom

go after someone

go all out idiom

go down swinging/fighting idiom

go for someone

nose

shoot for the moon idiom

shoot the works idiom

smarten (someone/something) up

smarten up your act idiom

spare

square the circle idiom

stretch

struggle

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try noun

(SPORT)

[ C ] (in the game of rugby) the act of a player putting the ball on the ground behind the opposing team's goal line, which scores points for the player's team

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Rugby

22 metre drop-out

advantage rule

All Blacks

ankle tap

attacking half

breakdown

fifteen

home nations

hospital pass

knock

knock (something) on

match fit

prop

scrum half

scrummager

shirt pad

shoulder charge

squad rotation

steal

test match

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(Definition of try from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

try | American Dictionary

tryverb us

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try verb

(ATTEMPT)

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[ I/T ] to make an effort to do something: [ I ] Try to open this jar for me. [ I ] You’ll have to try harder. [ T ] I’m trying my best. [ I ] Maybe you should try getting up earlier (= should wake earlier).

try verb

(TEST)

[ T ] to test something to see if it is suitable or useful, or if it will work: Have you tried that new recipe yet? I want to try scuba diving. Try the back door (= see if it is open).

try verb

(EXAMINE IN COURT)

[ T ] law to examine a person accused of committing a crime in a court of law to decide if the person is guilty: He was tried for fraud.

Idioms

try your hand at something

try someone’s patiencePhrasal verbs

try something out on someone

try on something

try out

try out something

trynoun [ C ] us

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try noun [C]

(ATTEMPT)

an effort to do something; an attempt: This will be her third try at an Olympic medal. I decided to give skiing a try.

(Definition of try from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

try | Business English

tryverb [ T ]

LAW uk

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to bring someone who is accused of a crime to a court of law to decide if they are guilty: be tried for sth The brothers were tried for financial crimes involving fraudulent use of depositors' money. Their case is being tried next week.

(Definition of try from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of try

try

It is this affective and evaluative progress that teachers might try to develop in pupils in order to develop their skills of musical thinking further.

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If the child refused, the first author tried again up to two more times.

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Our point here is simply that it makes little sense to try to maintain that the explicit representations are abstract and the implicit are not.

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These observations should encourage the theoretical community to reconsider their theories and try to explain why both z and u appear to play dynamical roles.

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They were told that the purpose of the procedure was to observe the child trying to wait.

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They tried to mimic the accent of those who taught them.

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We first tried to adapt these systems to proof systems.

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In light of this, it would seem appropriate to try another analytical approach that could be appropriate for strongly nonlinear systems.

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He tries to turn the tables, thereby running the risk of turning philosophy into psychology.

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I'm trying to make things that invite people to interact with them and which will run by themselves.

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I always take a kind of 'what if ' approach, and try to do new things.

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Among the 10 students, 2 would volunteer, 5 would accept, 3 would try to avoid the task, and none would refuse to undertake it.

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I have tried many of them with my students - and they work!

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It is tempting to try to compare this volume to an imaginary book which it doesn't try to be.

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I am going to try to take some first steps toward this goal in this article.

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What is the pronunciation of try?

A2,B1,C2,B2

Translations of try

in Chinese (Traditional)

試圖, 試圖，想要, 設法，努力…

in Chinese (Simplified)

试图, 试图，想要, 设法，努力…

in Spanish

intentar, probar, intento…

in Portuguese

tentar, provar, experimentar…

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प्रयत्न करणे, करून पाहणे, खटला चालवणे…

～しようとする, 試しに～してみる, ～を試す…

çalışmak, kalkışmak, girişmek…

essayer, tester, juger…

intentar, provar, tastar…

proberen, uitproberen, terechtstaan…

ஏதாவது செய்ய முயற்சிக்க, இது பொருத்தமானதா அல்லது பயனுள்ளதா அல்லது அது செயல்படுகிறதா என்பதைப் பார்க்க எதையாவது சோதிக்க, ஒரு சட்ட நீதிமன்றத்தில் குற்றம் செய்ததாக குற்றம் சாட்டப்பட்ட ஒரு நபரை கேள்விகளைக் கேட்பதன் மூலமும்…

प्रयत्न करना, कोशिश करना, (उपयुक्तता या उपयोगिता जांचने के किये कुछ) प्रयास करना…

પ્રયાસ કરવો, કોશિષ કરવી, અજમાવવું…

prøve, forsøge, stille for retten…

försöka, pröva (prova) [med att], smaka…

mencuba, membicarakan, menguji…

versuchen, probieren, vor Gericht stellen…

prøve, forsøke, teste…

کوشش کرنا, مقدمہ چلانا, چھان بین کرنا…

старатися, намагатися, спробувати…

пытаться, стараться, пробовать…

ప్రయత్నం, ప్రయత్నించు, విచారించు / న్యాయస్థానంలో నేరం చేసినట్లు ఆరోపణలు ఎదుర్కొంటున్న వ్యక్తిని ప్రశ్నలు అడగడం ద్వారా…

يُحاوِل, يُجَرِّب, مُحاوَلة…

চেষ্টা করা, পরীক্ষা করে দেখা, ব্যবহারযোগ্য কিনা সেটা যাচাই করে দেখা…

pokusit se, zkusit, soudit…

berusaha, mencoba, mengadili…

พยายาม, ทดสอบ, สอบสวนในศาล…

cố gắng, thử, xét xử…

próbować, sądzić, osądzać…

노력하다, 시도하다, 노력…

provare, cercare, tentare…

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truthful

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try

try for something

try it on idiom

try out for something

try someone’s patience idiom

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try-out

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Phrasal Verbs

try on something

try something out on someone

try out

try out something

try something on

try for something

try something out

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Idioms and phrases

try your hand at something idiom

try someone’s patience idiom

do/try your (very) best phrase

try it on idiom

do/try your utmost idiom

try your luck idiom

try something for size idiom

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tried and tested/trusted

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try

1 of 2

verb

ˈtrī

tried; trying

Synonyms of try

intransitive verb

: to make an attempt

you can do it if you try

transitive verb

: to make an attempt at

—often used with an infinitivetry to fix the car

: to put to test or trial

try one's luck

—often used with outtry out a new method

: to subject to something (such as undue strain or excessive hardship or provocation) that tests the powers of endurance

: demonstrate, prove

: to examine or investigate judicially

try a case

b(1)

: to conduct the trial of

(2)

: to participate as counsel in the judicial examination of

: to melt down and procure in a pure state : render

try out whale oil from blubber

obsolete

: purify, refine

: to fit or finish with accuracy

try

2 of 2

noun

plural tries

: an experimental trial : attempt

succeeded on the first try

: a play in rugby that is similar to a touchdown in football, scores usually five points, and entitles the scoring side to attempt a placekick at the goal for additional points

also

: the score made on a try

Phrases

try one's hand

: to attempt something for the first time

Synonyms

Verb

strain

stretch

tax

test

Noun

assay [archaic]

attempt

bash [chiefly British]

bid

crack

endeavor

essay

fling

offer

pass

shot

stab

trial

whack

whirl

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Choose the Right Synonym for try

afflict, try, torment, torture, rack mean to inflict on a person something that is hard to bear. afflict is a general term and applies to the causing of pain or suffering or of acute annoyance, embarrassment, or any distress.

ills that afflict the elderly

try suggests imposing something that strains the powers of endurance or of self-control.

children often try their parents' patience

torment suggests persecution or the repeated inflicting of suffering or annoyance.

a horse tormented by flies

torture adds the implication of causing unbearable pain or suffering.

tortured by a sense of guilt

rack stresses straining or wrenching.

a body racked by pain

attempt, try, endeavor, essay, strive mean to make an effort to accomplish an end. attempt stresses the initiation or beginning of an effort.

will attempt to photograph the rare bird

try is often close to attempt but may stress effort or experiment made in the hope of testing or proving something.

tried to determine which was the better procedure

endeavor heightens the implications of exertion and difficulty.

endeavored to find crash survivors in the mountains

essay implies difficulty but also suggests tentative trying or experimenting.

will essay a dramatic role for the first time

strive implies great exertion against great difficulty and specifically suggests persistent effort.

continues to strive for peace

Examples of try in a Sentence

Verb

I don't know if I can do it, but I'll try.

Keep trying. You can do it.

You can do it if you try hard enough.

“He said he can beat you.” “I'd like to see him try!”

I tried, but I just couldn't do it.

“She's not in the office now.” “OK. I'll try again later.”

I don't know where she is. Try calling her on her cell phone.

He tried a few things to remove the stain, but nothing worked.

Did you try restarting the computer?

If you want to lose weight, try exercising more.

Noun

was granted another try at the field goal

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In the movie, a married couple (Sandler and Aniston) tries to reignite their monotonous relationship with a trip to Europe.

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In 2015, one company tried to sell ice cubes carved from the Svartisen glacier in northern Norway, but its plan faltered amid local opposition.

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The group tried to make the Amazon van look legitimate.

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But for a superior drinking experience try Redbreast, a single pot still Irish whiskey made at Midleton (the same distillery that produces Jameson).

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Instead of waking up and grabbing for your phone, try a walk outside, your favorite kind of exercise, or time spent reading.

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Noun

Looking for a gray like Gabrielle Union's to give it a try yourself?

—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Mar. 2024

Give these strategies a try, and don't hesitate to reach out.

—Duncan Alney, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

The Sockers had two tries from the penalty spot but were unable to make the second one count.

—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2024

For Intuitive Machines, the first try appears to have worked.

—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024

The video that’s garnered over 2 million views as of Feb. 20 has comments from users giving the trend a try.

—Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2024

Their first attempt fell through completely, and on their second try, the sellers pulled out of the deal because Legion was unable to show proof of his financial accounts.

—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024

Finally, in January, the start of beaver breeding season, it was deemed time for another try.

—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024

When some parents suggested an adult version, Mr. Belz gave it a try with World.

—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2024

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Middle English trien, from Anglo-French trier to select, sort, examine, determine, probably from Late Latin tritare to grind, frequentative of Latin terere to rub — more at throw entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3a Noun

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Phrases Containing try

college try

give it the old college try

have a try

I'd (just) like to see him try

nice try

try someone's patience

try one's hand

try/use every trick in the book

try for point

try (something) on for size

cut-and-try

try it on

try one's luck

try for

try as one might

try one's best/hardest

try-pot

try me

try out

try on

try square

try for a baby

try one's damnedest

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try

1 of 2

verb

ˈtrī

tried; trying

: to make an effort to do

I'll try to do my best

: to examine or investigate in a court of law

try a case

: to conduct the trial of

: to put to a test

try out something new try your luck

: to test to the limit

you're trying my patience

: to melt down (as tallow) and obtain in a pure state : render

try out whale oil from blubber

try

2 of 2

noun

plural tries

: an effort to do something : attempt

Medical Definition

Try

abbreviation

tryptophan

Legal Definition

try

transitive verb

tried; trying

: to examine or investigate judicially

no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law—U.S. Constitution amend. VII in an action tried on the facts without a jury—Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 52(a)

: to conduct the trial of : put on trial

: to participate as lawyer or counsel in the trial of : bring to trial on behalf of a client

was unqualified to try death penalty cases

Etymology

Transitive verb

Anglo-French trier to choose, sort, ascertain, examine judicially, from Old French, to choose, sort

try verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com

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Definition of try verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

try verb OPAL S /traɪ/ /traɪ/Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they try /traɪ/ /traɪ/ he / she / it tries /traɪz/ /traɪz/ past simple tried /traɪd/ /traɪd/ past participle tried /traɪd/ /traɪd/ -ing form trying /ˈtraɪɪŋ/ /ˈtraɪɪŋ/Idioms Phrasal Verbs

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[intransitive, transitive] to make an attempt or effort to do or get somethingI don't know if I can come but I'll try. try to do something What are you trying to do?I tried hard not to laugh.You haven’t even tried to find it.Don’t try to do it too quickly.I kept trying to remember where I had seen him before.I was just trying to help!She was desperately trying to stay afloat. try your best/hardest (to do something) She tried her best to solve the problem.Just try your hardest. try doing something I tried calling him but there was no answer.Just try getting a plumber at the weekend!He tried and tried but he could not climb out.Please try again later. In spoken English try and can be used with another verb, instead of try to and the infinitive: I'll try and get you a new one tomorrow. • Try and finish quickly. In this structure, only the form try can be used, not tries, trying or tried.More Like This Verbs usually followed by infinitivesVerbs usually followed by infinitivesaffordagreeappeararrangeattemptbegchooseconsentdecideexpectfailhappenhesitatehopeintendlearnmanagemeanneglectofferpreparepretendpromiserefusesweartrywantwishExtra ExamplesCan't you do it? Let me try.I clumsily tried to make amends.I wondered if he was purposely trying to avoid me.She tried valiantly to smile through her tears.I've given up trying to persuade her.a treason charge for allegedly trying to overthrow the government by forceI hope you're not going to try and deny it.Can you guys at least try and be nice to her?Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbdesperatelyfranticallyfuriously…verb + trydecide todare (somebody) tobother to…phrasesbe just trying to do somethingbe only trying to do somethinggive up trying…See full entry

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[transitive] to use, do or test something in order to see if it is good, suitable, etc. try something Have you tried this new coffee? It's very good.‘Would you like to try some raw fish?’ ‘Why not? I'll try anything once!’I'd like to try something new.I'm having a caffeine-free week. You should try it. Have you ever tried windsurfing?Try these shoes for size—they should fit you.She tried the door, but it was locked. try something on somebody/something The treatment has not yet been tried on patients. try doing something John isn't here. Try phoning his mobile. There is sometimes a difference between try to do something and try doing something: You should try to eat more fruit. means ‘You should make an effort to eat more fruit.’; You should try eating more fruit. means ‘You should see if eating more fruit will help you’ (to feel better, for example). However, in some cases there is no real difference in meaning: I tried to call a plumber. can mean the same as I tried calling a plumber. : both mean ‘I tried and failed to call a plumber.’Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbdesperatelyfranticallyfuriously…verb + trydecide todare (somebody) tobother to…phrasesbe just trying to do somethingbe only trying to do somethinggive up trying…See full entry

[transitive] [often passive] to examine evidence in court and decide whether somebody is innocent or guilty try somebody (for something) He was tried for murder. try something The case was tried before a jury.Topics Law and justiceb2 Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French trier ‘sift’, of unknown origin. Sense 1 of the noun dates from the early 17th cent.Idioms do/try your damnedest (to do something) (informal) to try as hard as you can (to do something)She did her damnedest to get it done on time. do/try your level best (to do something) to do as much as you can to try to achieve somethingTopics Successc2 not for want/lack of trying used to say that although somebody has not succeeded in something, they have tried very hardThey haven't won a game yet, but it isn't for want of trying.They lost the game, but not for lack of trying.Topics Difficulty and failurec2 these things are sent to try us (saying) used to say that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it

tried and tested/trusted (British English) (North American English tried and true)that you have used or relied on in the past successfullya tried and tested method for solving the problemMore Like This Alliteration in idiomsAlliteration in idiomsbelt and bracesblack and blueborn and bredchalk and cheesechop and changedone and dusteddown and dirtyin dribs and drabseat somebody out of house and homefacts and figuresfast and furiousfirst and foremostforgive and forgethale and heartyhem and hawkith and kinmix and matchpart and parcelpuff and pantto rack and ruinrant and raverisk life and limbshort and sweetsigned and sealedspick and spanthrough thick and thinthis and thattop and tailtried and testedwax and wane try/do your damnedest (to do something) (informal) to try as hard as you can (to do something)She tried her damnedest to get it done on time. try your hand (at something) to do something such as an activity or a sport for the first time try it on (with somebody) (British English, informal, disapproving)to behave badly towards somebody or try to get something from them, even though you know this will make them angryChildren often try it on with new teachers. to try to start a sexual relationship with somebody

try your luck (at something) to do something that involves risk or luck, hoping to succeedMy grandparents emigrated to Canada to try their luck there.Topics Successc2 try somebody’s patience to make somebody feel impatientHis stubbornness would try the patience of a saint. Phrasal Verbstry fortry ontry outtry out forSee try in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee try in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:

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try your hand (at something)

try your luck (at something)

these things are sent to try us

do/try your damnedest (to do something)

do/try your darnedest (to do something)

do/try your level best (to do something)

Phrasal verbs

try for something

try something on

try out for something

try somebody/something out (on somebody)

Idioms

try somebody’s patience

try your hand (at something)

try your luck (at something)

these things are sent to try us

do/try your damnedest (to do something)

do/try your darnedest (to do something)

do/try your level best (to do something)

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truthfully adverb

truthfulness noun

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Meaning of try in English

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/traɪ/ uk

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try verb

(ATTEMPT)

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to try to do somethingtryI'll try to call her again.attemptI have never attempted to run a marathon.endeavorUS Engineers are endeavoring to locate the source of the problem.seekThey sought to reassure the public.battleHe was battling to fix the roof in the rain.striveWith limited resources, they are striving to make the school a better one.

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SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Trying and making an effort

A game

all out

assault

attempt

attempted

commitment

give something your best shot idiom

go after someone

go all out idiom

go down swinging/fighting idiom

go for someone

nose

shoot for the moon idiom

shoot the works idiom

smarten (someone/something) up

smarten up your act idiom

spare

square the circle idiom

stretch

struggle

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try verb

(TEST)

tried and true (UK tried and tested/trusted)

used by many people and proved to be effective: Most people would prefer to stick to tried and true methods of birth control.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Testing, checking and experimenting

artifact

assay

background check

blood draw

calibrate

experimental

experimentally

experimentation

experimenter

factorial

inoculate

put someone/something through their/its paces idiom

put something to the test idiom

recheck

reinspect

reinspection

uncheckable

untestable

untested

welfare check

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Efficient and effective

try verb

(LAW)

trial noun (LEGAL PROCESS)

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Taking legal action

abatement order

ambulance-chasing

appear for someone

bring

bring an action

complainant

enter

indict

indictment

lawyer

lawyer up

legal action

litigant

litigate

petitioner

prosecute

prosecution

prosecutorial

reindict

reindictment

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try verb

(WORRY)

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Causing feelings of anger and displeasure

aggravate

aggrieve

alienate

anger

annoy

bend

give someone the shits idiom

go too far idiom

goat

grate

hack someone off

nark

needle

rile

rub

rub someone the wrong way idiom

ruffle

ruffle someone's feathers idiom

tooth

troll

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Idioms

try your hand at something

try your luck

try it on

try something on for sizePhrasal verbs

try for something

try something on

try something out

try something out on someone

try out for something

trynoun us

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/traɪ/

try noun

(ATTEMPT)

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Trying and making an effort

A game

all out

assault

attempt

attempted

commitment

give something your best shot idiom

go after someone

go all out idiom

go down swinging/fighting idiom

go for someone

nose

shoot for the moon idiom

shoot the works idiom

smarten (someone/something) up

smarten up your act idiom

spare

square the circle idiom

stretch

struggle

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try noun

(SPORTS)

[ C ] (in the game of rugby) the act of a player putting the ball on the ground behind the opposing team's goal line, which scores points for the player's team

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Rugby

22 meter drop-out

advantage rule

All Blacks

ankle tap

attacking half

breakdown

fifteen

home nations

hospital pass

knock

knock (something) on

match fit

prop

scrum half

scrummager

shirt pad

shoulder charge

squad rotation

steal

test match

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(Definition of try from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

try | Intermediate English

tryverb us

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try verb

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try verb

(TEST)

[ T ] to test something to see if it is suitable or useful, or if it will work: Have you tried that new recipe yet? I want to try scuba diving. Try the back door (= see if it is open).

try verb

(EXAMINE IN COURT)

[ T ] law to examine a person accused of committing a crime in a court of law to decide if the person is guilty: He was tried for fraud.

Idioms

try your hand at something

try someone’s patiencePhrasal verbs

try something out on someone

try on something

try out

try out something

trynoun [ C ] us

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try noun [C]

(ATTEMPT)

an effort to do something; an attempt: This will be her third try at an Olympic medal. I decided to give skiing a try.

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try | Business English

tryverb [ T ]

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Examples of try

try

No one tried to see it from his point of view.

From Business Insider

So with that in mind, people are working hard at trying to understand the causes.

From NPR

Check them out here, and try them for yourself.

From ABC News

I tried, but no one would book me.

From International Business Times

I try to work with them where they are and help them to make better choices based on what they're doing now.

From MLive.com

Next week, he may try to do both.

From TIME

The company tries to appeal to customers of all ages, he said.

From Huffington Post

Volunteer groups are trying to make that number grow.

From NPR

Part of what people are doing is they're helping, they're trying to help.

From NPR

We're just feeling our way out and trying new things out, and we work fast and hard.

From Hollywood Reporter

Try caring about the well-being of others, even if you don't know them.

From Huffington Post

When a play needs to be made, we try to be the ones who make the plays.

From New York Post

They had a feel for every aspect of what we were trying to do.

From Billboard

It's a time to try new things, have new experiences and discover who you are and what you value.

From Huffington Post

I had tried to help when much of the world has looked on and done nothing.

From Dallas Morning News

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Translations of try

in Chinese (Traditional)

試圖, 試圖，想要, 設法，努力…

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试图, 试图，想要, 设法，努力…

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intentar, probar, intento…

in Portuguese

tentar, provar, experimentar…

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प्रयत्न करणे, करून पाहणे, खटला चालवणे…

～しようとする, 試しに～してみる, ～を試す…

çalışmak, kalkışmak, girişmek…

essayer, tester, juger…

intentar, provar, tastar…

proberen, uitproberen, terechtstaan…

પ્રયાસ કરવો, કોશિષ કરવી, અજમાવવું…

prøve, forsøge, stille for retten…

försöka, pröva (prova) [med att], smaka…

mencuba, membicarakan, menguji…

versuchen, probieren, vor Gericht stellen…

prøve, forsøke, teste…

کوشش کرنا, مقدمہ چلانا, چھان بین کرنا…

старатися, намагатися, спробувати…

пытаться, стараться, пробовать…

يُحاوِل, يُجَرِّب, مُحاوَلة…

চেষ্টা করা, পরীক্ষা করে দেখা, ব্যবহারযোগ্য কিনা সেটা যাচাই করে দেখা…

pokusit se, zkusit, soudit…

berusaha, mencoba, mengadili…

พยายาม, ทดสอบ, สอบสวนในศาล…

cố gắng, thử, xét xử…

próbować, sądzić, osądzać…

노력하다, 시도하다, 노력…

provare, cercare, tentare…

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try on something

try something out on someone

try out

try out something

try something on

try for something

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try your hand at something idiom

try someone’s patience idiom

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try something for size idiom

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try

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verb

Definition of try

as in to stretch

to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress

you're trying my patience

Synonyms & Similar Words

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stretch

push

test

get (to)

strain

bother

annoy

tax

irritate

harass

pressure

demand

importune

exact

pester

aggravate

pain

spite

rile

irk

exasperate

press

gnaw (at)

agitate

vex

grate

harry

gall

hassle

peeve

nettle

as in to attempt

to make an effort to do

try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight

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attempt

strive

seek

endeavor

hope

shoot for

essay

shoot at

work

struggle

aim

assay

fight

have a go at

try one's hand (at)

undertake

trouble

aspire

toil

assume

take up

strain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

quit

drop

give up

try

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noun

as in attempt

an effort to do or accomplish something

was granted another try at the field goal

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attempt

stab

offer

endeavor

bid

shot

pass

trial

essay

crack

assay

struggle

bash

whack

whirl

fling

striving

undertaking

throes

trial and error

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How does the verb try differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of try are attempt, endeavor, essay, and strive. While all these words mean "to make an effort to accomplish an end," try is often close to attempt but may stress effort or experiment made in the hope of testing or proving something.

tried to determine which was the better procedure

When can attempt be used instead of try?

In some situations, the words attempt and try are roughly equivalent. However, attempt stresses the initiation or beginning of an effort.

will attempt to photograph the rare bird

Where would endeavor be a reasonable alternative to try?

The synonyms endeavor and try are sometimes interchangeable, but endeavor heightens the implications of exertion and difficulty.

endeavored to find crash survivors in the mountains

When is essay a more appropriate choice than try?

The words essay and try can be used in similar contexts, but essay implies difficulty but also suggests tentative trying or experimenting.

will essay a dramatic role for the first time

When is it sensible to use strive instead of try?

While the synonyms strive and try are close in meaning, strive implies great exertion against great difficulty and specifically suggests persistent effort.

continues to strive for peace

Phrases Containing try

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GamesDaily CrosswordWord PuzzleWord FinderAll gamesFeaturedWord of the DaySynonym of the DayWord of the YearNew wordsLanguage storiesAll featuredPop cultureSlangEmojiMemesAcronymsGender and sexualityAll pop cultureWriting tipsGrammar Coach™Writing hubGrammar essentialsCommonly confusedAll writing tipsGamesFeaturedPop cultureWriting tipstry[ trahy ]show ipaSee synonyms for: trytriedtriestrying on Thesaurus.comverb (used with object),tried, try·ing.to attempt to do or accomplish: Try it before you say it's simple.to test the effect or result of (often followed by out): to try a new method; to try a recipe out.to endeavor to evaluate by experiment or experience: to try a new field; to try a new book.to test the quality, value, fitness, accuracy, etc., of: Will you try a spoonful of this and tell me what you think of it?Law. to examine and determine judicially, as a cause; determine judicially the guilt or innocence of (a person).to put to a severe test; subject to strain, as of endurance, patience, affliction, or trouble; tax: to try one's patience.to attempt to open (a door, window, etc.) in order to find out whether it is locked: Try all the doors before leaving.to melt down (fat, blubber, etc.) to obtain the oil; render (usually followed by out).Archaic. to determine the truth or right of (a quarrel or question) by test or battle (sometimes followed by out).to find to be right by test or experience.See moreverb (used without object),tried, try·ing.to make an attempt or effort; strive: Try to complete the examination.Nautical. to lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.noun,plural tries.an attempt or effort: to have a try at something.Rugby. a score of three points earned by advancing the ball to or beyond the opponents' goal line.Verb Phrasestry on, to put on an article of clothing in order to judge its appearance and fit: You can't really tell how it will look until you try it on.try out, to use experimentally; test: to try out a new car.try out for, to compete for (a position, membership, etc.): Over a hundred boys came to try out for the football team.See moreSee More DefinitionsIdioms about trygive it the old college try, Informal. to make a sincere effort: I gave it the old college try and finally found an apartment.try it / that on, Chiefly British Informal. to put on airs: She's been trying it on ever since the inheritance came through.to be forward or presumptuous, especially with a potential romantic partner: She avoided him after he'd tried it on with her.Origin of try1First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English trien “to try (a legal case),” from Anglo-French trier, Old French “to sift, cull”; of uncertain originsynonym study For try1, 10. Try, attempt, endeavor, strive all mean to put forth an effort toward a specific end. Try is the most often used and most general term: to try to decipher a message; to try hard to succeed. Attempt, often interchangeable with try, sometimes suggests the possibility of failure and is often used in reference to more serious or important matters: to attempt to formulate a new theory of motion. Endeavor emphasizes serious and continued exertion of effort, sometimes aimed at dutiful or socially appropriate behavior: to endeavor to fulfill one's obligations. Strive, stresses persistent, vigorous, even strenuous effort, often in the face of obstacles: to strive to overcome a handicap.usage note For try10. Try followed by and instead of to has been in standard use since the 17th century: The Justice Department has decided to try and regulate jury-selection practices. The construction occurs only with the base form try, not with tries or tried or trying. Although some believe that try and is less formal than try to, both patterns occur in all types of speech and writing.Other words from trypre·try, verb (used with object), pre·tried, pre·try·ing.re·try, verb, re·tried, re·try·ing.Words Nearby tryTruth, Sojournertruth tabletruth-valuetruth-value gapTruth will outtrytryhardtryingtrying planetryketry lineDictionary.com Unabridged

Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use try in a sentenceIt was a nice try on Victory’s part, but touring riders tend to be a conservative bunch, many of whom still haven’t quite accepted the Vision’s aesthetic.22 of the weirdest concept motorcycles ever made | By John Burns/Cycle World | September 10, 2020 | Popular-ScienceBelow are a few tries from the right wing that highlight how broken the Rockets look when Harden wants to isolate against a defense that only feels like guarding three of his teammates.The Rockets’ New Starting Lineup Is Just Scratching The Surface Of Its Potential | Michael Pina | September 8, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightIf you're into that sort of thing, this might be a good chance to give the relatively new game a try at less than full price.Pick up The Last of Us Part II for $10 off—or take $30 off a used copy | Ars Staff | September 3, 2020 | Ars TechnicaAfter a few tries, aided by the skills she’d picked up in the occasional coding class in college, she got the script to spit out a deepfake video.Memers are making deepfakes, and things are getting weird | Karen Hao | August 28, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewSo are uncontested corner 3-point tries, which have become more plentiful as teams scramble to stop penetrators at the last second.The Suns And Mavs Shouldn’t Have Surprised Us … But We Didn’t See T.J. Warren Coming | Chris Herring (chris.herring@fivethirtyeight.com) | August 5, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightWhatever the FBI says, the truthers will create alternative hypotheses that try to challenge the ‘official story.’Was Sony Hit With a Second Hack? | Shane Harris | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWe try to avoid going away for too long, so we can check back in.Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore | James Joiner | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThey were just way too aggressive to try and maintain on a farm here,” says Gow of his “Nazi cows.‘Nazi Cows’ Tried to Kill British Farmer | Tom Sykes | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST“You try to always scratch where the itch is,” Huckabee said about his campaigning and rhetoric in the 2008 primary.Why This Liberal Hearts Huckabee | Sally Kohn | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTTheir first attempt to unseat the House speaker failed miserably, so why not try again?The YOLO Caucus' New Cry for Attention | Ben Jacobs | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHe shall pass into strange countries: for he shall try good and evil among men.The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousGiven one more Division we might try: as things are, my troops won't cover the mileage.Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonThese hills, if we have to mount them, shall sorely try the thews of horse and man.Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 | VariousNever grasp a Fern plant from above and try to pull it away, as this will be almost sure to result in damage.How to Know the Ferns | S. Leonard BastinBut they soon fell out, for Murat had the audacity to try and make these patriots fight instead of merely seeking plunder.Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for trytry/ (traɪ) /verbtries, trying or tried(when tr, may take an infinitive, sometimes with to replaced by and) to make an effort or attempt: he tried to climb a cliff(tr often foll by out) to sample, test, or give experimental use to (something) in order to determine its quality, worth, etc: try her cheese flan(tr) to put strain or stress on: he tries my patience(tr; often passive) to give pain, affliction, or vexation to: I have been sorely tried by those childrento examine and determine the issues involved in (a cause) in a court of lawto hear evidence in order to determine the guilt or innocence of (an accused)to sit as judge at the trial of (an issue or person)(tr) to melt (fat, lard, etc) in order to separate out impurities(tr usually foll by out) obsolete to extract (a material) from an ore, mixture, etc, usually by heat; refineSee morenounplural triesan experiment or trialan attempt or effortrugby the act of an attacking player touching the ball down behind the opposing team's goal line, scoring five or, in Rugby League, four pointsAlso called: try for a point American football an attempt made after a touchdown to score an extra point by kicking a goal or, for two extra points, by running the ball or completing a pass across the opponents' goal lineSee moreOrigin of try1C13: from Old French trier to sort, sift, of uncertain originusage For tryThe use of and instead of to after try is very common, but should be avoided in formal writing: we must try to prevent (not try and prevent) this happeningSee also try on, try outCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition

Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Idioms and Phrases with trytryIn addition to the idioms beginning with trytry ontry one's handtry one's patiencetry outalso see: old college tryAlso see undertried.See More OriginsThe American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary

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A2 to attempt to do something: [ + to do sth ] I tried to open the window but couldn't. Try not to drop anything this time.

More examplesFewer examplesI never manage to lose any weight, no matter how hard I try.You should try to develop interests beyond the family.I tried to phone her last night, but she was out.We tried to dissuade him from leaving.Let's try to forget about work and have a good time.

try verb

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B1 to do, test, taste, etc something to discover if it works or if you like it: I tried that recipe you gave me last night. He tried the door, but the handle was broken. [ + doing sth ] Why don't you try using a different shampoo?

try verb

(LAW)

to examine facts in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime: [ often passive ] He was tried for attempted murder.

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B2 an attempt to do something: She suggested I should have a try.

More examplesFewer examplesLet Mark have a try.You should have a try at this.Never mind. You had a good try.How many tries did he have before he gave in?You have a try. See if you can do it.

give sth a try

to do something in order to find out if it works or if you like it

try noun

(SPORT)

a way of scoring points in rugby (= game played with an oval ball) by putting the ball on the ground behind the other team's goal line

Translations of try

in Chinese (Traditional)

試圖, 試圖，想要, 設法，努力…

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试图, 试图，想要, 设法，努力…

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intentar, probar, intento…

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tentar, provar, experimentar…

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प्रयत्न करणे, करून पाहणे, खटला चालवणे…

～しようとする, 試しに～してみる, ～を試す…

çalışmak, kalkışmak, girişmek…

essayer, tester, juger…

intentar, provar, tastar…

proberen, uitproberen, terechtstaan…

પ્રયાસ કરવો, કોશિષ કરવી, અજમાવવું…

prøve, forsøge, stille for retten…

försöka, pröva (prova) [med att], smaka…

mencuba, membicarakan, menguji…

versuchen, probieren, vor Gericht stellen…

prøve, forsøke, teste…

کوشش کرنا, مقدمہ چلانا, چھان بین کرنا…

старатися, намагатися, спробувати…

пытаться, стараться, пробовать…

يُحاوِل, يُجَرِّب, مُحاوَلة…

চেষ্টা করা, পরীক্ষা করে দেখা, ব্যবহারযোগ্য কিনা সেটা যাচাই করে দেখা…

pokusit se, zkusit, soudit…

berusaha, mencoba, mengadili…

พยายาม, ทดสอบ, สอบสวนในศาล…

cố gắng, thử, xét xử…

próbować, sądzić, osądzać…

노력하다, 시도하다, 노력…

provare, cercare, tentare…

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