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Try: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ’ช
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[ traษช ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

attempt

to attempt or make an effort to do something

Synonyms

attempt, endeavor, strive

Examples of usage

  • I will try my best to finish the project on time.
  • He tried to learn a new language but found it difficult.
Context #2 | Noun

effort

an attempt or effort to do something

Synonyms

attempt, effort, endeavor

Examples of usage

  • She gave it a try and applied for the job.
  • The team made a try to score a goal in the last minute.

Translations

Translations of the word "try" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคถเคฟเคถ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช versuchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencoba

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั€ะพะฑัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prรณbowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฉฆใฟใ‚‹ (kokoromiru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท essayer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intentar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท denemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋„ํ•˜๋‹ค (sidohada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญุงูˆู„ (yuhawil)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkusit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyskรบลกaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ่ฏ• (chรกngshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poskusiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reyna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ“แƒ (tsda)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™hd etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intentar

Word origin

The word 'try' originated from the Old French word 'trier', meaning to pick out, cull, or select. The modern sense of attempting or making an effort dates back to the 14th century. Over time, 'try' has evolved to signify exerting effort or attempting something.

See also: retry, trying, tryout, untried.

Word Frequency Rank

At #999 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.