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/ˈtɹaɪ/ · try·ing
verb
- To attempt; to endeavour. I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.
- To divide; to separate. The river tries the land, forming a delta.
- To test, to work out. We tried different combinations to find the solution.
noun
- The act by which one tries something; an attempt. It was my first try at skydiving.
adjective
- Difficult to endure; arduous. The try was too hard, and I had to give up.
- Irritating, stressful or bothersome. The try of the alarm clock was unbearable.
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Did you know? The word 'try' has been used in various forms since Old English, with its earliest recorded use in the 9th century in the epic poem 'Beowulf'.