try
try
traɪ
trai
British pronunciation
/traɪ/

Definition & Meaning of "try"in English

to try
01

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

Transitive: to try to do sth
to try definition and meaning
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He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy.
I 'm going to try to study for my exam.
1.1

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

Transitive: to try a product or food
to try definition and meaning
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Have you tried the new flavor of ice cream at the shop?
He tried a new shampoo to see if it worked better.
1.2

to contact someone or visit somewhere in an attempt to find a particular person or to obtain a specific thing

Transitive: to try a place
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Have you tried the bookstores downtown? You might find the book you're looking for.
Let 's try the police station. They might have found our lost item.
1.3

to pull or push a window or door in order to see if it is locked or not

Transitive: to try a window or door
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He tried the gate, but it was locked from the other side.
I tried the doorknob, but it was locked.
02

to put a person on trial or investigate a case in a trial

Transitive: to try a person or case
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He was tried for theft and sentenced to two years in prison.
The case was tried in a lower court before being appealed.
Try
01

an effort to achieve or do a particular thing

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Despite his best try, he could n't solve the complex puzzle.
With every try, she grew more confident in her ability to master the difficult dance routine.
02

a score achieved in rugby by carrying the ball over the opponent’s try line and grounding it

What is a "try"?

A try in rugby is a way of scoring points by grounding the ball over the opponent's try line. To score a try, a player must carry the ball into the opposition's in-goal area and touch it to the ground. A try is worth five points, and it is one of the main ways to score in rugby. After a try is scored, the team can attempt a conversion kick for additional points. Scoring a try is a key part of the game and can greatly influence the outcome of a match.

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He scored a try in the final minutes of the match.
The team secured a try after a fast break.
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