to make an attempt or effort to do or get something. In spoken English try and can be used with another verb, instead of try to and the infinitive.

1 [intransitive, transitive] to make an attempt or effort to do or get something I don't know if I can come but I'll try. · 2 [transitive] to use, do, or test ...

[usually singular] an act of trying to do something synonym attempt. I doubt they'll be able to help but it's worth a try (= worth asking them). try at ...

1an act of trying to do something synonym attempt I doubt they'll be able to help but it's worth a try (= worth asking them). · 2(informal) “What's that behind ...

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective try. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is now ...

Definition of trying adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, ...

Definition of tries noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and ...

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phrasal verb. try something on. ​to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks. Try the shoes on before you buy them.

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