try

Definition

• v. make an effort or attempt
• v. give pain or trouble to
• v. test the limits of
• v. melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities

Word forms

Present participle

trying

Past tense

tried

Past participle

tried

Third person singular

tries

Example sentences

1. n.

   The jury is ready to begin the try of the case.

2. vt.

   I will try this new recipe for dinner tonight.

3. vi.

   She will try to finish her homework before dinner.