try — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

try (/traɪ/)

verb  ·  Beginner  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /traɪ/

Meaning

Meaning: attempt

To make an effort to do something, or to test something to see if it works. It expresses attempt and experiment.

Examples

🗣 Try to finish the report by Friday, even if it is not perfect.

Etymology

From Old French ‘trier’ (to pick out, sift), later meaning to test or attempt.

How & Where It’s Used

A core everyday verb for making an effort.

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Tags: effort, attempt

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