Definition of Try
Try
Try


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To make an effort to do something or to attempt to accomplish something.

e.g. She will try to finish the project by the end of the week.

(verb)
to subject someone to a trial;

e.g. He was arrested yesterday, and they will try him for murder tomorrow morning in court.

(noun)
an effort or attempt to do something;

e.g. Luckily, she succeeded on her first try.

(verb)
to test or do something to see what it is and what it is like;

e.g. I want to try a piece of that pumpkin pie to see if it is good.

(verb)
to make severe demands on someone or something;

e.g. The fussy boy tried everyone's patience to the limit!



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