Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Try.
How to pronounce try:
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Try - as a noun
Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Example: "Made an effort to cover all the reading material"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attempt11effort12endeavor12endeavour13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Try - as a verb
Make an effort or attempt
Example: "He tried to shake off his fears"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assay8attempt11essay8seek8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Example: "This approach has been tried with good results"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
essay8examine16prove10test4try outHypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
Example: "The football star was tried for the murder of his wife"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjudicate21judge14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decide10determine12make up one's mindHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take a sample of
Example: "Try these new crackers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sample10taste5try outHypernyms (Closely Related)
consume11have10ingest7take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
Example: "The jury had heard all the evidence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hear7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
examine16probe9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give pain or trouble to
Example: "I've been sorely tried by these students"
Test the limits of
Example: "You are trying my patience!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strain6stress6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
afflict15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
Example: "Try the yak butter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
render7Put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
Example: "Try on this sweater to see how it looks"
Try - as an adjective
Fine, excellent.
Example Sentences
"I will try my best to finish the project on time."
"Please try to remain calm during the presentation."
"I will try to catch the early bus tomorrow morning."
"I will try my best to finish the project on time."
"Please try to understand my point of view."
Word Game Points
Is TRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, try is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is TRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, try is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is TRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, try is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
