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- pronunciation:
- traI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- try on, try out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
tries, trying, tried |
| definition 1: |
to attempt through deliberate effort.
I'll try to have the car ready by this afternoon, but I can't guarantee it.He tried to answer all the questions on the test, but he didn't have enough time.I know you don't like these people, but please try to be nice.She tried not to cough during the performance, but it was hard not to.You didn't even try to help them! Why didn't you?- synonyms:
- assay, attempt, essay
- similar words:
- chance, have a whack at, risk, seek, tackle, take a fling at, take a stab at, undertake
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| definition 2: |
to sample, test, or taste the effectiveness or quality of.
Please try my apple pie.I tried everything to get the stain out, but nothing worked.Try getting new glasses; that may eliminate your headaches.I tried begging and pleading with him, but he wouldn't listen.You still have the hiccups? Have you tried holding your breath?- synonyms:
- assay, essay, sample, taste, test
- similar words:
- analyze, appraise, assess, consider, evaluate, examine, experience, judge, partake of, play, prove
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| definition 3: |
to test by pushing to the limit.
The long wait tried his patience.- synonyms:
- tax
- similar words:
- drain, strain, test, trouble, wear
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| definition 4: |
to attempt to open (a window or door).
She tried the door, but it was locked.- similar words:
- attempt, test
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| definition 5: |
in law, to put (a person) on trial.
He was tried for murder but was not convicted.- similar words:
- adjudicate, hear, judge, prosecute, sentence
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| related words: |
adjudge, peeve, taste |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to make an effort.
Of course you're failing in that class; you're not even trying!- similar words:
- aim, endeavor, lean over backward, push, strive, struggle
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| related words: |
drive, work |
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| phrase: |
try on, try out |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
tries |
| definition: |
an attempt or effort.
It was a good try, but he did not succeed.- synonyms:
- attempt, effort, trial
- similar words:
- bid, crack, endeavor, essay, go, push, whirl
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| related words: |
exertion, pass, pull, trial, turn |
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