Pronunciation

• enPR: trī, IPA ^(key): /traɪ/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• SAMPA: /traI/

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Verb

1. (transitive & intransitive)Category:Transitive verbsCategory:Intransitive verbs If you try to do something, you make effort to do it.

   As much as I tried, I couldn't understand it.

   I'm just trying to get things cleaned up before the kids get home.

   It's OK. We'll try again tomorrow.

   I really want to try and make a difference.

2. (transitive)Category:Transitive verbs If you try something, you taste, do, or use it to see if it's good.

   Try using the new shoes for a week and let me know if there any problems.

   He's never afraid to try something new.

   Did you try the fish in the fridge?

3. (transitive)Category:Transitive verbs If you try someone for a crime, you put them on trial.

   He was tried for robbery.

Noun

1. (countable)Category:Countable nouns A try is when you attempt to do something.

   I gave juggling a try, but I just could not do it.

2. (countable)Category:Countable nouns A try is when you taste, do, or use it to see if it's good.
3. (countable)Category:Countable nouns (sports)Category:Sports A try is when you put the ball behind the other team's net in rugby.