Try

/traɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An attempt to do something.

That was a good try, but you can do better.

A test or experiment.

The team's first try at the project didn't go as planned.

verb

To attempt to do or accomplish something.

I will try to finish my homework before dinner.

To make an effort to do something.

She decided to try her best in the competition.

To test or assess something by putting it to use.

You should try the new restaurant downtown; it's fantastic.

To experience or endure something.

He's going to try skydiving for the first time this weekend.

Middle English trien, from Old French trier, from Latin triare to pick out, separate.

try your best

to make the best possible effort.

try and see

to attempt something in order to evaluate the result.

give it a try

to make an attempt at doing something.

try out

to test something in order to see how well it works.

try one's hand at

to attempt something for the first time.

attempt

an effort to achieve or complete something.

test

a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.

effort

a vigorous or determined attempt.

give it a shot

I'm not sure if I can do it, but I'll give it a shot.

take a stab at it

I don't know the answer, but I'll take a stab at it.