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- pronunciation:
- traI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- try on, try out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Grammatical Patterns
| 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.[verb + infinitive
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He tried to answer all the questions on the test, but he didn't have enough time.[verb + infinitive
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I know you don't like these people, but please try to be nice.[verb + infinitive
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She tried not to cough during the performance, but it was hard not to.[verb + infinitive
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You didn't even try to help them! Why didn't you?[verb + infinitive
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- 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.[verb + gerund
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I tried begging and pleading with him, but he wouldn't listen.[verb + gerund
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You still have the hiccups? Have you tried holding your breath?[verb + gerund
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- 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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