English dictionary
trying
verbPronunciation
/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
- 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.
- (used with another verb) To want
noun
- The act by which one tries something; an attempt.
adjective
- Difficult to endure; arduous.
- Irritating, stressful or bothersome.
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.