الإنجليزية

try

gb/tɹˈaɪ/ us/tɹˈaɪ/
A1 الإنجليزية
~ 200
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل A1 action
1

Attempt to do something

To do something to see if it works or if you can do it.

نمط الاستخدام: to try [to do something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'try to do' (make an effort) with 'try doing' (experiment with an action).
المرادفات
attempt (Slightly more formal; used in similar contexts but less common in everyday speech.) | endeavor (More formal and literary than 'try'.)
الأضداد
quit (To stop making an effort, opposite of attempting.) | avoid (To deliberately not attempt something.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
try hard |try again |try your best |try to help |try new things
الموضوعات
daily life |work |self-improvement |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • I will try to finish the report by tomorrow.
  • She tried to open the jar, but it was stuck.
  • They tried calling him several times, but he didn’t answer.
  • We should try to be on time for the meeting.
  • He tried his best to make her smile.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I will try to help you.
  • Please try to open the door.
  • She will try to cook dinner.
  • We try to learn new words every day.
فعل A1 action
2

Test or use something briefly

To use or do something for a short time to see if you like it or if it works well.

نمط الاستخدام: to try [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'try on' (for clothes) with 'try' alone; 'try on' is specific to clothing.
المرادفات
test (More technical; often used in scientific or formal evaluation.) | sample (Suggests trying a small amount, especially of food or drink.)
الأضداد
ignore (To not test or experience something.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
try food |try clothes on |try a product |try a sport
الموضوعات
shopping |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • You should try this cake—it's delicious.
  • He tried the new phone before buying it.
  • They tried several different paints before choosing one.
  • I want to try yoga classes next week.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • Please try this soup.
  • She will try the blue dress.
  • I want to try that game.
  • We can try this bus route.
فعل B2 action
3

Judge in a court of law

To have a legal trial for someone in court.

نمط الاستخدام: to try [someone] for [a crime]
المرادفات
prosecute (Focuses on bringing legal action against someone; not exactly the same as presiding over the trial.) | hear (In legal context, means to listen to and judge a case.)
الأضداد
acquit (To formally declare someone not guilty after trial.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
try a case |try someone for murder |court tries
الموضوعات
law
أمثلة
  • The court will try him for theft next week.
  • She was tried for fraud and found guilty.
  • The judge tried several cases that day.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The court will try him next month.
  • They will try her for the crime.
  • He was tried for stealing.
اسم A2 entity
4

An act of attempting something

When you do something to see if you can do it or if it works.

المرادفات
attempt (More formal but otherwise similar in meaning.) | effort (Focuses more on the energy put into the action rather than the action itself.)
الأضداد
neglect (Failure to make any attempt.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
give it a try |first try |one more try
الموضوعات
daily life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • Let me have a try at fixing it.
  • It’s worth a try, even if it might fail.
  • After several tries, she finally succeeded.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I want to have a try.
  • It is my first try at cooking.
  • He made one more try.
اسم technical B1 event
5

Rugby score by grounding ball

In rugby, when a player puts the ball on the ground over the other team's goal line to get points.

المرادفات
touchdown (Similar concept in American football but with different rules.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
score a try |convert a try
الموضوعات
sports
أمثلة
  • He scored two tries in the match.
  • That was an incredible try from the winger.
  • They won thanks to a last-minute try.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • He scored a try in rugby.
  • The team got two tries.
  • She made a try at the end of the game.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
try
IPA
GB/tɹˈaɪ/
US/tɹˈaɪ/
المقاطع والنبر
try (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (try)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: try
  • Plural: tries
Verb
  • Base: try
  • 3rd Person Singular: tries
  • Present Participle: trying
  • Past: tried
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
tries noun trying verb tried verb
Core family
trial noun B1
Related words
retry verb
Negative and opposite forms
untried adjective
التعبيرات

try and [verb]

1
/tɹˈaɪ ˈænd vˈɚb/
fixed phrase informal

'Attempt and then perform' structure with 'and'

'Try and' is used instead of 'try to' in informal speech before another verb, meaning you will attempt that action.

أمثلة
  • Try and get here early tomorrow.
  • I’ll try and call you tonight.

try on

1
/tɹˈaɪ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb

Put on clothes to check fit/appearance

To put on clothes to see if they are the right size or look good.

أمثلة
  • She tried on three dresses before choosing one.
  • You should try on those shoes before buying them.

try one's best

1
/tɹˈaɪ wˈʌnz bˈɛst/
fixed phrase

Make as much effort as possible

To do as much as you can to succeed at something.

أمثلة
  • Don’t worry about winning—just try your best.
  • She always tries her best at school.

try out

1
/tɹˈaɪ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb

Test something for suitability or function

To use something for a short time to see if it works well or if you like it.

أمثلة
  • We’re trying out a new recipe tonight.
  • He tried out the bike before deciding to buy it.

give it a try

1
/ɡˈɪv ˈɪt ə tɹˈaɪ/
fixed phrase

to attempt doing something once or briefly

To do something once to see if it works or if you like it.

أمثلة
  • I’ve never played tennis before, but I’ll give it a try.
  • I’ve never played tennis, but I’ll give it a try.
  • Why not give it a try and see what happens?
  • Why not give it a try and see?,

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