Trying

Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

Definitions of trying

verb an action word that shows an attempt or effort to do something

Example Sentences

A1 I am trying to learn how to swim.

A2 She is trying to improve her English skills.

B1 They are trying to find a solution to the problem.

B2 He has been trying to quit smoking for years.

C1 The team is trying to win the championship for the third year in a row.

C2 Despite trying his best, he couldn't pass the exam.

Examples of trying in a Sentence

formal She is trying her best to finish the project before the deadline.

informal I'm trying to learn how to play the guitar, but it's not easy.

slang He's trying to hit on that girl at the bar.

figurative The company is trying to navigate through the challenges of the current market.

Grammatical Forms of trying

• past tense: tried
• plural: try
• 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 trying

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'trying' originated from the Old French word 'trier' which means to sift or to select. It was derived from the Latin word 'tritare' meaning to thresh or grind.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trying' evolved to encompass the idea of testing, evaluating, or putting to the test, reflecting its original meaning of sifting or selecting.