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try

/tɹaɪ/
Meanings
  • verb

    Make an effort or attempt to do something; test the limits of something.

  • verb

    Put (something) to a test; trial.

  • noun

    A trial or test.

Pronunciation
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Synonyms

touchdown , sampling , taste , tasting , bash , go , stab , whirl , extra point , attempt , endeavor , fand , mint , take a run at , take a stab at , sample , taste
Rhymes
Words rhyming with try
tie , dye , sky , lie , spy , buy , why
Variants
List of all variants of try that leads to same result
tried , tried her hand , tried his hand , tried its hand , tried my hand , tried one's hand , tried one's hand (at) , tried our hand , tried our hands , tried their hand , tried their hands , tried your hand , tried your hands , tries , tries her hand , tries his hand , tries its hand , tries one's hand , tries one's hand (at) , try , try her hand , try his hand , try its hand , try my hand , try one's hand , try our hand , try our hands , try their hand , try their hands , try your hand , try your hands , trying , trying her hand , trying his hand , trying its hand , trying my hand , trying one's hand , trying one's hand (at) , trying our hand , trying our hands , trying their hand , trying their hands , trying your hand , trying your hands , tries for point , try for point , try for points , tried on , tries on , try on , try-on , try-ons , trying on , tried out , tries out , try out , trying out , try-pot , try-pots , try square , try squares , try as one might , try for a baby , tried for , tries for , try for , trying for
Forms
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trying, tried, tries, attempt, attempted, attempts

Etymology
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Old English trīwan; akin to treowian to try, test, prove, from treow faith, truth.

Trivia
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  1. The word try comes from the Old English word trīwan, which means 'to test, prove, or put to the trial'.

  2. The word try is used in many idioms, such as 'try before you buy' and 'try one's hand at something'.

  3. In the game of bridge, a bid of 'try three' is an invitation to the opponent to lead a card of a particular suit, allowing the bidder to see if they have any cards in that suit.

  4. The phrase 'try and stop me' is often used to express defiance or a challenge to someone to prevent someone from doing something.

Related Concepts
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  1. perseverance: The ability to continue in the face of difficulty or opposition.

  2. determination: A firm or resolute determination to achieve something.

Culture
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Try has been used extensively in literature, art, and music. In literature, the word try is often used to convey determination and resilience. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby is described as a man who 'believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter - tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther... And one fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.' In art, the word try is often associated with the concept of perseverance and the human spirit. For example, in the painting 'Try, Try Again' by W.M. Hunt, a man is depicted repeatedly trying to catch a monkey, symbolizing the importance of persistence in achieving one's goals.

How to Memorize "try"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself making an attempt to do something, such as trying to lift a heavy weight or trying to learn a new skill. Visualize the effort and determination required to succeed.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word try with determination, perseverance, and effort. Think of the word as a reminder to keep trying even when faced with challenges.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Try To Remember' to help remember the meaning of the word. T stands for Test, R for Resilience, and Y for Your determination.

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