Definition of Try
Try
try
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to make an attempt to do something;
e.g. We try to get good grades in school.
(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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