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/traɪ/

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Meaning

To make an effort to do something, even if it may not work.

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Word origin

Try comes through French from a word meaning to sort or pick out.

Origin
Latin
Root
triare

Grammar

Verb typeregular (try, tries, tried)

Examples

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I will make an effort to get it done today.

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She made an effort to push the door open.

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Make another effort if you do not succeed.

To try is to put in effort to do or get something. You may not always succeed, but a try means you give it your best go.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 2: try, over, because and 7 more words.