Retry: meaning, definitions and examples

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retry

[ rɪˈtraɪ ]

Verb

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try again

To retry means to attempt something again, especially after an initial failure or lack of success. It involves giving another try to something that was previously attempted.

Synonyms

attempt again, give it another shot, try again.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
retry	Use this word in a more formal or technical context, usually when referring to processes, systems, or exams. If the program fails, it will automatically retry the operation. She needs to retry the test next month.
try again	This phrase is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, emphasizing repeated effort. If you don't succeed the first time, try again. He decided to try again after failing to get the job.
attempt again	This phrase is suitable for formal writing or speaking, highlighting the effort made to achieve something after failing the first time. He decided to attempt the climb again despite the previous failure. Please attempt the assignment again and submit by Friday.
give it another shot	This phrase is used in informal situations, often to encourage someone to try something after not succeeding initially. I couldn't solve the puzzle last night, but I'll give it another shot today. Don't worry if you didn't score well; just give it another shot.

Examples of usage

I will retry the experiment tomorrow.
If at first you don't succeed, retry!
She decided to retry the recipe with a few adjustments.

Translations

Translations of the word "retry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tentar novamente

🇮🇳 फिर से प्रयास करें

🇩🇪 noch einmal versuchen

🇮🇩 coba lagi

🇺🇦 спробувати знову

🇵🇱 spróbować ponownie

🇯🇵 再試行する

🇫🇷 réessayer

🇪🇸 intentar de nuevo

🇹🇷 tekrar denemek

🇰🇷 다시 시도하다

🇸🇦 المحاولة مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 zkusit znovu

🇸🇰 skúsiť znova

🇨🇳 再试一次

🇸🇮 poskusiti znova

🇮🇸 reyna aftur

🇰🇿 қайтадан көру

🇬🇪 კვლავ ცდა

🇦🇿 yenidən cəhd etmək

🇲🇽 intentar de nuevo

Etymology

The word 'retry' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'try'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.