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- Dictionarytry/trʌɪ/
verb
- 1. make an attempt or effort to do something: "he tried to regain his breath" Similar
- 2. subject (someone) to trial: "he was arrested and tried for the murder"
noun
- 1. an effort to accomplish something; an attempt: "he got his membership card on his third try"
- 2. an act of touching the ball down behind the opposing goal line, scoring points and entitling the scoring side to a kick at goal.
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TRY definition: 1. to attempt to do something: 2. to test something to see if it is suitable or useful or if it…. Learn more.
1. : to make an attempt at often used with an infinitive. try to fix the car. 2. a. : to put to test or trial. try one's luck. often used with out. try out a new method. b. : to subject to something (such as undue strain or excessive hardship or provocation) that tests the powers of endurance. c. : demonstrate, prove.
TRY meaning: 1. to attempt to do something: 2. to test something to see if it is suitable or useful or if it…. Learn more.
Definition of try verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb (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.
1. (when tr, may take an infinitive, sometimes with to replaced by and) to make an effort or attempt. he tried to climb a cliff. 2. (transitive; 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. 3. (transitive)
Try describes putting effort into something, like when you try to draw a horse, or take a sample of something, like when you try a new flavor of ice cream. Another meaning is of try is to put on trial — a prosecutor might try a defendant for theft.
1. (when: tr, may take an infinitive, sometimes with to replaced by and) to make an effort or attempt: he tried to climb a cliff. 2. (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.
to attempt to do something: [ + to do sth ] I tried to open the window but couldn't. Try not to drop anything this time. Fewer examples. I 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.
to attempt to do or accomplish: [ ~ + to + verb] He tried to run, but he soon got tired. [ ~ + verb-ing] Try running a mile a day. [ no object] You must try harder if you want to succeed. [ ~ + and + root form of verb] We'll try and do that again.
