trying
ˈtraɪɪŋ
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Definition of trying - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
annoyingcausing annoyance or stress
  • Her trying behavior tested everyone's patience.
irritating vexing
2.
challengingrequiring great effort or endurance
  • Completing the marathon was a trying experience..
demanding exhausting taxing
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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.

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
aimingadj.
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

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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  1. French:agaçant, éprouvant, ...
  2. German:nervig, anstrengend, ...
  3. Italian:fastidioso, difficile, ...
  4. Spanish:irritante, difícil, ...
  5. Portuguese:irritante, árduo, ...
  6. Chinese:令人烦恼的, 艰难的, ...
  7. Japanese:厄介な, 困難な, ...
  8. Arabic:مزعِج, شَاق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעַצְבֵּן, מְאַתְגֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:раздражающий, трудный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дратівливий, випробувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:परेशान करने वाला, कठिन, ...
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Definition of try - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
effortmake an attempt or effort to do something
  • She will try to finish the project by Friday..
attempt endeavor
2.
evaluationtest the quality or effectiveness of something
  • They will try the new software today.
assess examine test

Noun

1.
effortattempt or effort to do something
  • He gave the puzzle a try but couldn't solve it..
attempt effort endeavor
2.
practice runexperiment or trial to test something
  • The new method was just a try to see if it works.
experiment test trial
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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.

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.

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  1. French:essayer, essai, ...
  2. German:versuchen, Versuch, ...
  3. Italian:tentare, sforzo, ...
  4. Spanish:tratar, intento, ...
  5. Portuguese:tentar, esforço, ...
  6. Chinese:尝试, 努力, ...
  7. Japanese:試みる, 試み, ...
  8. Arabic:حاوَلَ, مُحاوَلَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְנַסּוֹת, נִסָּיוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:попытаться, попытка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спробувати, спроба, ...
  12. Hindi:कोशिश करना, प्रयास, ...
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