try

A1
Pronunciation
/tɹaɪ/
/tɹaɪ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

An attempt.

Example Sentences
  • I gave unicycling a try but I couldn’t do it.
2 Definition

An act of tasting or sampling.

Example Sentences
  • I gave sushi a try but I didn’t like it.
3 Definition

A score in rugby league and rugby union, analogous to a touchdown in American football.

Example Sentences
  • Today I scored my first try.
4 Definition

A screen, or sieve, for grain.

5 Definition

A field goal or extra point

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

Example Sentences
  • I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.
2 Definition

To divide; to separate.

3 Definition

To test, to work out.

4 Definition

To experiment, to strive.

5 Definition

To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.

6 Definition

To strain; to subject to excessive tests.

Example Sentences
  • Repeated failures try one's patience.
7 Definition

(used with another verb) To want

Example Sentences
  • I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Fine, excellent.