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tried
adjective
verb
Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
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How it sounds
Pronunciation
/tɹaɪd/ /tɹaɪd/
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.
verb
To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
“I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.”
To divide; to separate.
To test, to work out.
To experiment, to strive.
To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.
To strain; to subject to excessive tests.
“Repeated failures try one's patience.”
(used with another verb) To want
“I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that.”
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Example Sentences
I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.
Repeated failures try one's patience.
I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that.
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