try
//traɪ//
Verb
tryInfinitive
tryPresent tense
triedPast tense
triedPast participle
tryingPresent participle
triesThird-person singular
1
to make an attempt or effort to do something
I will try to finish my homework before dinner.
2
to test something in order to see if it works or is suitable
I want to try this new app to see if it's useful.
3
to examine and judge a person or case in a court of law
He was tried for murder in the district court.
4
to make severe demands on a person's patience, endurance, or tolerance
The children's constant noise was trying my patience.
Noun
trySingular
triesPlural
1
an attempt or effort to do something
Give it a try and see if you can solve the puzzle.
2
in rugby, an act of scoring by touching the ball down behind the opposing goal line
He scored a try in the final minutes of the match.