Retried: meaning, definitions and examples

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retried

 

[ rɪˈtraɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

The term 'retried' is the simple past tense of the verb 'retry.' It refers to the act of attempting something again after an initial failed attempt. This could be applied in various contexts, such as trying to solve a puzzle, retaking an exam, or attempting a task that was not completed successfully the first time. It emphasizes the effort to succeed by giving the task another chance.

Synonyms

attempted again, re-attempted, revisited.

Examples of usage

  • I retried the exam after studying harder.
  • She retried the recipe to perfect it.
  • He retried the task until he got it right.

Translations

Translations of the word "retried" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retratado

🇮🇳 पुनः प्रयास किया गया

🇩🇪 wiederholt

🇮🇩 diperoleh kembali

🇺🇦 повторно спробував

🇵🇱 ponownie spróbował

🇯🇵 再試行された

🇫🇷 essayer à nouveau

🇪🇸 reintentado

🇹🇷 yeniden denendi

🇰🇷 재시도됨

🇸🇦 إعادة المحاولة

🇨🇿 zkoušeno znovu

🇸🇰 opakovane

🇨🇳 重试

🇸🇮 poskusil znova

🇮🇸 endurtekið

🇰🇿 қайталанды

🇬🇪 მეორე მცდელობა

🇦🇿 təkrar cəhd etdi

🇲🇽 reintentar

Etymology

The word 'retry' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again,' and the verb 'try,' which comes from Middle English 'trien' meaning 'to attempt or put to the test.' The formation of 'retry' aligns with patterns in English where prefixes are added to verbs to indicate repetition or a second attempt. 'Retrial' is a related term that denotes a new trial in legal contexts. The evolution of the word reflects the common human experience of making attempts, failing, and choosing to try once more, highlighting the persistence often required in various endeavors. Its usage has grown in modern contexts, especially in technology and sports, where retrying actions can lead to success after previous failures.