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trying

/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    Making an effort or attempting to do something.

    - "He is trying to learn a new language."
    - "I will be trying out for the basketball team."
  • Adjective

    In a state of attempting; having a go.

    - "The dog was trying to be friendly."
    - "She gave it a trying but couldn't finish the puzzle."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/



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Synonyms

attempt , endeavor , fand , mint , take a run at , take a stab at , sample , taste
Rhymes
Words rhyming with trying
trying , lying , spying , flying , dying , crying , complying , denying
Variants
List of all variants of trying that leads to same result
trying , tryingly , 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 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 , it is not for lack of trying , it is not for lack/want of trying , it is not for want of trying , what are you trying to prove , tried on , tries on , try on , try-on , try-ons , trying on , tried out , tries out , try out , trying out , tried for , tries for , try for , trying for
Forms
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I have tried, you have tried, he/she/it has tried, we have tried, they have tried

Etymology
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Originally meant 'attempting to do something,' from Old English 'trēowian,' which meant 'to strive, endeavor, or make an attempt'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'trying' is related to the Old English word 'trēowian,' which also meant 'to be true or loyal.'

  2. In ancient Greece, athletes would 'try' or compete in various contests to determine the winner.

  3. The phrase 'give it a trying' is often used in Australia and New Zealand to encourage people to give something a chance.

Related Concepts
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  1. Perseverance: The ability to persist in an action despite facing obstacles or difficulties.

  2. Determination: The quality of being resolute or unwavering in a course of action.

Culture
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In literature, 'trying' is often used to convey determination and perseverance, such as in the phrase 'give it a trying.' In art, the concept of 'trying' is often explored through the theme of struggle or effort.

How to Memorize "trying"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize someone making an effort to accomplish a task, such as a person lifting weights or studying for an exam.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'trying' with words like 'determined,' 'persistent,' and 'persevering' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Try, Try Again,' to help remember the meaning of 'trying' as 'making an attempt'.

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