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trying
verb
noun
adjective
To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
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/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/
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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.”
noun
The act by which one tries something; an attempt.
adjective
Difficult to endure; arduous.
Irritating, stressful or bothersome.
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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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