Try Definition
try
- noun
- earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
- verb
- make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
- put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of; "The football star was tried for the murder of his wife"; "The judge tried both father and son in separate trials"
- take a sample of; "Try these new crackers"; "Sample the regional dishes"
- examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process; "The jury had heard all the evidence"; "The case will be tried in California"
- give pain or trouble to; "I've been sorely tried by these students"
- test the limits of; "You are trying my patience!"
- melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities; "try the yak butter"; "render fat in a casserole"
- put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice; "Try on this sweater to see how it looks"
"Try" in song lyrics
See how try is used in real songs:
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"But I'm stuck like Chuck and I won't even try"
11/5 — Garcia Vegas -
"And if you can't help yourself boy then why would you try"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 f/ Janelle Renee — More Go -
"If you can't do that, don't even try"
2 Live Crew — Throw the 'D'
Words that rhyme with try
Usage tips for "try"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "try" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for try to find words that pair well.