'try' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'try' with 20 example sentences.
- try noun
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: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
- try verb
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: make an effort or attempt
: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
: put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
: take a sample of
: examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
: give pain or trouble to
: test the limits of
: melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
: put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
I tried to stop that from happening.
I'm trying to get in touch with my sister.
Why not try to get some sleep?
I tried to hide my disappointment.
Somebody tried to kill you.
I'm trying to figure out something.
We tried several things, but nothing worked.
They tried to kill themselves yesterday.
I'm just trying to be a good father.
She tried to explain the situation to him.
I'd like to try it.
Someday you should give it a try.
He tried to kill himself.
I try to eat an apple a day.
I tried to open the door, but I couldn't.
I was just trying to protect you.
Try not to be late again tomorrow.
Try not to get wet.
He tried to hide his anger.
Close your eyes and try to remember.