Pronunciation: /traɪ/

Definitions of try

noun an attempt or effort to do something

Example Sentences

A1 I will give it a try and see if I can solve the puzzle.

A2 She made a half-hearted try at finishing her homework before dinner.

B1 After several failed tries, he finally managed to start the car.

B2 The team's try for a comeback fell short in the final minutes of the game.

C1 His try for a promotion was met with skepticism by the company's board.

C2 Despite his best try, he was unable to break the world record in the marathon.

verb to make an attempt or effort to do something

Example Sentences

A1 I will try to learn how to swim this summer.

A2 She tries to speak Spanish every day to improve her skills.

B1 I tried to fix my computer, but I couldn't figure out the problem.

B2 He is trying to convince his boss to give him a promotion.

C1 The team is trying to come up with a solution to the problem before the deadline.

C2 Despite his busy schedule, he always tries to make time for his family.

Examples of try in a Sentence

formal I will try my best to complete the project before the deadline.

informal I'll try to make it to the party tonight, but I might be running late.

slang I'll give it a try and see if I can fix the car myself.

figurative Sometimes you just have to try and see where life takes you.

Grammatical Forms of try

past tense

tried

plural

tries

comparative

more trying

superlative

most trying

present tense

try

future tense

will try

perfect tense

have tried

continuous tense

is trying

singular

tries

positive degree

try

infinitive

to try

gerund

trying

participle

tried

Origin and Evolution of try

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'try' originated from the Old French word 'trier' which means 'to pick out, cull, select, sort, choose, examine, test'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'try' evolved to encompass the idea of attempting or testing something, as seen in its current usage today.