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- pronunciation:
- traI
- phrases:
- try on, try out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tries, trying, tried |
| definition 1: |
to do something in order to achieve some purpose, but without knowing if you will be successful; attempt.
He tried to stand up, but he fell.We tried to finish the project by Friday, but there wasn't enough time.- synonyms:
- attempt
- similar words:
- risk
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| definition 2: |
to test something to see if it is good or if it will work well.
Did you try this dessert?Try driving the car before you buy it to find out if it is comfortable to drive.- synonyms:
- sample, test
- similar words:
- analyze, consider, evaluate, examine, experience, judge
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| phrase: |
try on, try out |
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