Definition
a try: an attempt, an effort
Note: a try (singular), tries (plural)
to try: to attempt; to taste, to sample
to try on (clothes): to test out, to experiment with (clothes)
Can I try on this shirt to see if it looks good on me before I buy it?
Pronunciation examples
UK: He tried to impress me by trying on my clothes.
US: Nice try, but next time, try not to try so hard!
- "You tried to shoot but it was too late"
- "Horatio : You need to travel, try new things..."
- "Uh... have you tried North Korea?"
- "But I try not to think of myself as handicapped."
- "Betty : Try this dish, it's something you may not be familiar with."
- "For the last 2 days we have had to immobilise him. He has been trying to lick his own bottom, he keeps dancing to the music in his head, and worst of all, he sometimes tries to polish an imaginary teapot."
- "Except that you were always trying to kiss me."
- "I was so happy I tried to hit a monk, but I couldn't."
- "Uh huh... alright, I'll try."
- "What I'm trying to say is: he's crazy."
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