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try

 
pronunciation:
traI
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
phrases:
try on, try out
features:
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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
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
definition 3: to test by pushing to the limit.
The long wait tried his patience.
synonyms:
tax
similar words:
drain, strain, test, trouble, wear
definition 4: to attempt to open (a window or door).
She tried the door, but it was locked.
similar words:
attempt, test
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
 
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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phrase: try on, try out
 
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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