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Definition of trying - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
annoyingcausing annoyance or stress
- Her trying behavior tested everyone's patience.
2.
challengingrequiring great effort or endurance
- Completing the marathon was a trying experience..
Expressions with trying
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encourage to attempt something without fear of bad results
There's no harm in trying the new game at the arcade!
make every effort to achieve something despite risks
He will climb the mountain or die trying.
experience a period of difficulty or hardship
She had a trying time after losing her job.
achieving something with no effort or struggle
She solved the puzzle without even trying.
periods of difficulty or hardship
The family faced trying times after the accident.
not because of insufficient effort
He didn't win, but not for lack of trying.
actively attempting to become pregnant
They are trying to conceive their first child.
Origin of trying
Old English, try (to test) + -ing (suffix)
Terms with trying included in their meaning
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action
act of seeing or trying to see
humor
trying to make someone laugh with playful words
effort
action of trying to achieve something
general
the act or process of trying to find something
trying out
experience briefly
purposeful
actively trying to achieve a purpose
retail
room for trying on clothes in stores
not interrupting
used to say you are not trying to interrupt or disturb
science
the process of trying new methods or ideas to learn
desire to quit
want to stop trying or quit
clothing store
room in a store for trying on clothes
stopping effort
stop trying to do something because it feels too difficult
recollection
used when trying to recall something from memory
rivalry
actively trying to win against someone or something
rivalry
while trying to win against someone or something
encouragement
encourages trying without fear of loss or cost
resignation
stop trying to change a situation
persevere
continue trying despite difficulties
no downside
no disadvantage in trying
conversation
understand the point I am trying to show
perseverance
keep trying or not give up on something difficult
suggestion
suggest trying something without negative consequences
goal aim
thing we want or are trying to get
open-minded
open to trying new things
Examples of trying in a sentence
His trying attitude made collaboration difficult. The negotiations were a trying ordeal. Raising twins can be quite trying at times.
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- French:agaçant, éprouvant, ...
- German:nervig, anstrengend, ...
- Italian:fastidioso, difficile, ...
- Spanish:irritante, difícil, ...
- Portuguese:irritante, árduo, ...
- Chinese:令人烦恼的, 艰难的, ...
- Japanese:厄介な, 困難な, ...
- Arabic:مزعِج, شَاق, ...
- Hebrew:מַעַצְבֵּן, מְאַתְגֵּר, ...
- Russian:раздражающий, трудный, ...
- Ukrainian:дратівливий, випробувальний, ...
- Hindi:परेशान करने वाला, कठिन, ...
Definition of try - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
effortmake an attempt or effort to do something
- She will try to finish the project by Friday..
2.
evaluationtest the quality or effectiveness of something
- They will try the new software today.
3.
healthcause strain or stress
- The long hike will try your endurance.
4.
legaljudge a person or case in court
- The court will try the accused next week.
Noun
1.
effortattempt or effort to do something
- He gave the puzzle a try but couldn't solve it..
2.
practice runexperiment or trial to test something
- The new method was just a try to see if it works.
3.
foodact of tasting or sampling something
- Have a try of this new dish.
4.
sportsTECH. UK score in rugby by touching the ball downTECH. UK
- He scored a try in the final minutes.
Expressions with try
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make an effort to achieve something
She will try for the championship this year.
test the fit or look of clothing
She decided to try on the dress before buying it.
test something to see if it works
She wants to try out the new software.
used to acknowledge a good effort
Nice try on the project, you did your best.
warn not to do dangerous actions shown or described
Don't try this at home, as it can cause serious injury!
try something to see results, especially if it is new
I did a trial run of the app before buying it.
encourages trying without fear of loss or cost
Go ahead and ask, it costs nothing to try.
test something to see if it fits
She decided to try for size before buying the dress.
test the fit or look of a garment by wearing it
She decided to try it on to see if the dress suited her..
test clothing to see if it fits
She decided to try on for size the new dress.
test something to see if it fits
Try this for size before buying the jacket.
test something to see if it fits well
Try this on for size before buying it.
consider someone for a relationship or friendship
He decided to give her a try after their first date.
express a challenge daring someone to attempt something
Just you try to take my book away from me!
make a strong effort even though success does not come
Try as Maria might, she couldn't fix the broken vase.
attempt an activity for the first time
She decided to try hand at painting.
take a chance hoping for a good outcome
She tried her luck in the lottery.
push someone to the edge of losing patience
Your endless complaints are starting to try my patience.
change your way of doing something to get better results
If this doesn't work, let's try a different tack.
change approach to solve a problem
When negotiations stalled, they decided to try another tack.
serious or enthusiastic effort to achieve something
He gave it a college try and almost succeeded.
attempt to do something deceitful or suspicious
Don't try anything funny while I'm gone.
no matter how hard I try, the result stays the same
Try as I might, I couldn't open the jar.
make every effort yet still fail to change the result
Try as one may, some problems cannot be solved quickly.
Origin of try
Old French, trier (to pick out)
Examples of try in a sentence
They will try to solve the puzzle together. They will try the new recipe for dinner. We should try the equipment before the event. The fever may try his weakened body. This treatment should not try your heart. The judge will try the case tomorrow.
They decided to try him in a higher court. She took a try at the game. It was his first try at cooking. The first try at baking the cake didn't go well. Her try at painting was surprisingly successful. Give it a try before you decide. He offered me a try of his homemade soup. The team celebrated after the try was awarded. A try in the first half boosted their confidence.
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- French:essayer, essai, ...
- German:versuchen, Versuch, ...
- Italian:tentare, sforzo, ...
- Spanish:tratar, intento, ...
- Portuguese:tentar, esforço, ...
- Chinese:尝试, 努力, ...
- Japanese:試みる, 試み, ...
- Arabic:حاوَلَ, مُحاوَلَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַסּוֹת, נִסָּיוֹן, ...
- Russian:попытаться, попытка, ...
- Ukrainian:спробувати, спроба, ...
- Hindi:कोशिश करना, प्रयास, ...
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