try (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /traɪ/

Definition

Make an effort to do or achieve something.

Examples

• I will try to finish my work before five o'clock.

• Please try to be quiet while the baby is sleeping.

• They tried to fix the broken chair themselves.

How to Use try

try to (prepositional phrase)

Make an effort to perform an action. — "I try to walk to work every day."

try -ing (collocation)

Test an action to see if it solves a problem. — "If the door is stuck, try pushing it harder."

Synonyms of try

Words with a similar meaning to try:

• attempt
• strive

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