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trying

 

[ ˈtraɪɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a sentence

make an attempt or effort to do something

Synonyms

attempt, endeavor, strive

Examples of usage

  • She was trying to control her emotions.
  • He is trying to learn Spanish before his trip.
Context #2 | Verb

in a sentence

to test, prove, or see how something works

Synonyms

evaluate, experiment, test

Examples of usage

  • I am trying this new recipe for dinner tonight.
  • The scientist is trying a new method to solve the problem.
Context #3 | Noun

in a sentence

an effort to accomplish something; an attempt

Synonyms

attempt, effort, endeavor

Examples of usage

  • His try at the goal was unsuccessful.
  • She gave it a try, but it didn't work out.

Translations

Translations of the word "trying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tentando

🇮🇳 कोशिश करना

🇩🇪 versuchen

🇮🇩 mencoba

🇺🇦 намагаючись

🇵🇱 próbować

🇯🇵 試みる (こころみる)

🇫🇷 essayer

🇪🇸 intentando

🇹🇷 denemek

🇰🇷 시도하다 (sidohada)

🇸🇦 محاولة (muḥāwala)

🇨🇿 zkoušet

🇸🇰 skúšať

🇨🇳 尝试 (chángshì)

🇸🇮 poskušati

🇮🇸 reyna

🇰🇿 әрекеттену

🇬🇪 ცდა (tsda)

🇦🇿 cəhd etmək

🇲🇽 intentando

Etymology

The word 'trying' comes from the Middle English word 'triynge', which means to attempt or test. Over time, the meaning evolved to include making an effort or endeavor. The word has been used in English since the 14th century and has remained a common term to describe efforts, attempts, or tests.

See also: retry, try, tryout, untried.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,064, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.