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TRYING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)
There are 12 meanings of the word Trying.

Definitions

How to pronounce trying:

US

Trying - as an adjective satellite

Hard to endure

Example: "Fell upon trying times"

Extremely irritating to the nerves

Example: "Nerve-racking noise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Trying - 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."

Trying - as a noun

The act by which one tries something; an attempt.

Trying - as an adjective

Difficult to endure; arduous.

Irritating, stressful or bothersome.

Example Sentences

"She is a trying person to be around"
"The trying task took hours to complete"
"His trying behavior made everyone uncomfortable"
"I appreciate your trying attitude"
"It was a frustrating and trying experience"
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Word Game Points

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

TRYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TRYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is TRYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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