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noun (tries)
  1. An attempt.
I gave unicycling a but I couldn"t do it.
  1. An act of tasting or sampling.
I gave sushi a but I didn"t like it.
  1. (rugby) A score in rugby, analogous to a touchdown in American football.
Today I scored my first .
Translations: 
  • French: essai(fr)m
  • Italian: meta(it)f
verb (tr, i, ed)
  1. To attempt. Followed by infinitive, the attempt fails or is expected to fail.
I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn"t.
  1. To make an experiment. Usually followed by a present participle.
I tried mixing more white paint to get a lighter shade.
  1. To work on something.
You are trying too hard.
  1. To put to test
I shall my skills on this
  1. To taste, sample, etc.
Try this"you"ll love
  1. Verb, love it.
    1. To put on trial.
    He was tried and executed.
    1. To tire.
    It was a trying experience.
Translations: 
  • Spanish: cansar(es)
Etymology: From trier, from , from Gallo-Romance
  • triare.


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