Try — synonyms, definition

1. try (Noun)

19 synonyms

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2 definitions

try (Noun) — Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something. ex. "she gave it a good try"

try (Noun) — (rugby) a score in rugby.

1 type of

activity

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2. try (Verb)

52 synonyms

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9 definitions

try (Verb) — Make an effort to accomplish something. ex. "He tried to shake off his fears"

try (Verb) — Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to. ex. "This approach has been tried with good results" ex. "try out this recipe"

try (Verb) — Hear a case and sit as the judge at a trial or hearing. ex. "The football star was tried for the murder of his wife"

try (Verb) — Take a sample of. ex. "Try these new crackers" ex. "try out the regional dishes"

try (Verb) — Examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process. ex. "The case will be tried in California"

try (Verb) — Give pain or trouble to. ex. "I've been sorely tried by these students"

try (Verb) — Test the limits of. ex. "You are trying my patience!"

try (Verb) — (cooking) melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities. ex. "try the yak butter"

try (Verb) — Put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice. ex. "Try on this sweater to see how it looks"

27 types of

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30 see also