Definitions for 'try':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word try. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /tɹaɪ/
US: /tɹaɪ/
Definition 1
An attempt.
I gave unicycling a try but I couldn’t do it.
Definition 2
An act of tasting or sampling.
I gave sushi a try but I didn’t like it.
Definition 3
A score in rugby league and rugby union, analogous to a touchdown in American football.
Today I scored my first try.
Definition 4
A screen, or sieve, for grain.
Definition 5
A field goal or extra point
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /tɹaɪ/
US: /tɹaɪ/
Definition 1
To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.
Definition 2
To divide; to separate.
Definition 3
To test, to work out.
Definition 4
To experiment, to strive.
Definition 5
To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.
Definition 6
To strain; to subject to excessive tests.
Repeated failures try one's patience.
Definition 7
(used with another verb) To want
I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that.
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /tɹaɪ/
US: /tɹaɪ/
Definition 1
Fine, excellent.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: touchdown, sampling, taste, tasting, bash, go, stab, whirl, extra point
Synonyms: attempt, endeavor, fand, mint, take a run at, take a stab at, sample, taste
