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gb/tɹˈaɪ/ us/tɹˈaɪ/
A1 Angol
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Ige A1 action
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Attempt to do something

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

Használati minta: to try [to do something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'try to do' (make an effort) with 'try doing' (experiment with an action).
Szinonimák
attempt (Slightly more formal; used in similar contexts but less common in everyday speech.) | endeavor (More formal and literary than 'try'.)
Antonimák
quit (To stop making an effort, opposite of attempting.) | avoid (To deliberately not attempt something.)
Szókapcsolatok
try hard |try again |try your best |try to help |try new things
Témák
daily life |work |self-improvement |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • 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.
Ige A1 action
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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.

Használati minta: to try [something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'try on' (for clothes) with 'try' alone; 'try on' is specific to clothing.
Szinonimák
test (More technical; often used in scientific or formal evaluation.) | sample (Suggests trying a small amount, especially of food or drink.)
Antonimák
ignore (To not test or experience something.)
Szókapcsolatok
try food |try clothes on |try a product |try a sport
Témák
shopping |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • Please try this soup.
  • She will try the blue dress.
  • I want to try that game.
  • We can try this bus route.
Ige B2 action
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Judge in a court of law

To have a legal trial for someone in court.

Használati minta: to try [someone] for [a crime]
Szinonimák
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.)
Antonimák
acquit (To formally declare someone not guilty after trial.)
Szókapcsolatok
try a case |try someone for murder |court tries
Témák
law
Példák
  • The court will try him for theft next week.
  • She was tried for fraud and found guilty.
  • The judge tried several cases that day.
Példák tanulóknak
  • The court will try him next month.
  • They will try her for the crime.
  • He was tried for stealing.
Főnév A2 entity
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An act of attempting something

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

Szinonimák
attempt (More formal but otherwise similar in meaning.) | effort (Focuses more on the energy put into the action rather than the action itself.)
Antonimák
neglect (Failure to make any attempt.)
Szókapcsolatok
give it a try |first try |one more try
Témák
daily life |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • Let me have a try at fixing it.
  • It’s worth a try, even if it might fail.
  • After several tries, she finally succeeded.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I want to have a try.
  • It is my first try at cooking.
  • He made one more try.
Főnév 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.

Szinonimák
touchdown (Similar concept in American football but with different rules.)
Szókapcsolatok
score a try |convert a try
Témák
sports
Példák
  • He scored two tries in the match.
  • That was an incredible try from the winger.
  • They won thanks to a last-minute try.
Példák tanulóknak
  • He scored a try in rugby.
  • The team got two tries.
  • She made a try at the end of the game.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
try
IPA
GB/tɹˈaɪ/
US/tɹˈaɪ/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
try (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (try)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: try
  • Plural: tries
Verb
  • Base: try
  • 3rd Person Singular: tries
  • Present Participle: trying
  • Past: tried
Szócsalád
Forms
tries noun trying verb tried verb
Core family
trial noun B1
Related words
retry verb
Negative and opposite forms
untried adjective
Kifejezések

try and [verb]

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/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.

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

try on

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/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.

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

try one's best

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/tɹˈaɪ wˈʌnz bˈɛst/
fixed phrase

Make as much effort as possible

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

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

try out

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/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.

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

give it a try

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/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.

Példák
  • 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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