try
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1.0
- noun
- /traɪ/
- Specialized
:
intento
- Although she had her doubts, she was willing to give it a try, mainly because of Linda's recommendation.
- give it a try
- first try
- worth a try
Let's let's give this a try and push them to work.
- Let's let's give this a try and push them to work.
- And Alito says nice try, but not quite right.
- I cannot say though, that my first try at it went very well.
Examples
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- Mind if I give it a try?
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But it took us three tries to come up with the system he wanted.
Academic text (1994) -
I cannot say though, that my first try at it went very well.
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Our first try at flying is the real deal.
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But we're going to have a little try now, so we'll see.
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How do you do it on the first try?
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In fact, Walt's first try at starting a business ended in failure in 1923.
Academic text (1992) -
"I suppose it's worth a try," Dr. Litmouse said, but he sounded dubious.
Fiction book (1991) -
This is my first try at painting, and I am excited to see how it turns out.
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He made a sincere try to solve the problem despite the difficulties.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A try to do something, often when it is difficult
∞
1.0
Use of physical or mental energy to try to do something
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4.1
A determined attempt to do something difficult
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1.9
A first try to do something new
3
5.8
A final effort you make when nothing else works
Idioms
- Informal
Test something first with a small group before using it more widely
Compounds
- Specialized
A metal tool with a ruler and handle for checking right angles in wood or metal
How Hard
Surface Forms
Etymology
Try comes from an old French word trier meaning 'to test' or 'pick out'. A try as a noun is just one 'attempt' or 'test' to reach a goal.