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attempts

 

[ əˈtɛm(p)t ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

Efforts to score points or achieve a goal in a competitive activity, such as a game or match.

Synonyms

effort, endeavor, try

Examples of usage

  • The team made several attempts to score a goal in the first half.
  • She missed three free throw attempts in a row.
  • The player's attempt to break the world record was unsuccessful.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To make an effort to achieve or complete something, especially something difficult.

Synonyms

endeavor, strive, try

Examples of usage

  • She attempted to climb the mountain, but had to turn back due to bad weather.
  • He attempted to fix the broken computer himself.

Translations

Translations of the word "attempts" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tentativas

🇮🇳 प्रयास

🇩🇪 Versuche

🇮🇩 usaha

🇺🇦 спроби

🇵🇱 próby

🇯🇵 試み

🇫🇷 tentatives

🇪🇸 intentos

🇹🇷 denemeler

🇰🇷 시도

🇸🇦 محاولات

🇨🇿 pokusy

🇸🇰 pokusy

🇨🇳 尝试

🇸🇮 poskusi

🇮🇸 tilraunir

🇰🇿 талпыныстар

🇬🇪 ცდები

🇦🇿 cəhdlər

🇲🇽 intentos

Etymology

The word 'attempt' originated from the Old French word 'attempter', which meant 'to try' or 'to test'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of attempting something has always been associated with making an effort to achieve a goal or overcome a challenge.

See also: attempt, reattempt.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,192, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.