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TRIED

(adj.sat, adj., verb)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Tried.

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Tried - as an adjective satellite

Tested and proved useful or correct

Example: "A tested method"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tested7well-tried

Tested and proved to be reliable

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tested7time-testedtried and true

Tried - as an adjective

Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.

Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.

Tried - as a verb

To attempt; to endeavour. followed by infinitive.

Example: "I tried to rollerblade, but i couldn’t."

To divide; to separate.

To test, to work out.

To experiment, to strive.

To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.

To strain; to subject to excessive tests.

Example: "Repeated failures try one's patience."

(used with another verb) to want

Example: "I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that."

Example Sentences

"He tried his best to solve the puzzle."
"She tried a new recipe for dinner and it turned out delicious."
"I tried to persuade him to change his mind."
"They tried several different methods but none of them worked."
"We tried to call him, but his phone was turned off."
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Word Game Points

Is TRIED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tried is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRIED has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is TRIED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tried is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRIED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is TRIED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tried is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRIED has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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