Tried

/traɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of try, which means to make an attempt or effort to do something.

She tried to solve the puzzle but couldn't figure it out.

To test something by performing an action.

He tried the new recipe for dinner last night.

adjective

Having been tested and proven effective or reliable.

He gave her some tried advice that had worked for him before.

From Middle English trien, from Old English tryenan.

tried and true

Proven to be reliable or trustworthy.

tried one's best

Made the best possible effort.

do or die

A phrase indicating a final attempt with high stakes.

try

To make an attempt or effort.

trial

A test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something.

Tried and tested

This method is tried and tested—lots of people have used it successfully.

Tried out

I just tried out my new skateboard.