Meaning & Definition of word "Tried"

Tried

/traɪd/

1. Past tense of try, which means to make an attempt or effort to do something.
- Example: She tried to solve the puzzle but couldn't figure it out.
2. To test something by performing an action.
- Example: He tried the new recipe for dinner last night.

1. Having been tested and proven effective or reliable.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Tried and tested

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

Meaning: Tried out

Example Sentence: I just tried out my new skateboard.