try
verb
uk
/traɪ/ us
/traɪ/try verb (ATTEMPT)
A2 [ I or T ]
to attempt to do something
प्रयत्न करणे
Keep trying and you'll find a job eventually.
प्रयत्न करत राहा आणि अखेरीस तुला नोकरी मिळेल.
I've tried really hard but I can't convince him to come.
[ + -ing verb ] Maybe you should try getting up (= you should get up) earlier.
try verb (TEST)
करून पाहणे
We don't sell newspapers - have you tried the coffee shop on the corner?
I'd like to try parachuting.
मला एकदा हवाई छत्रीचा वापर करून पहायला आवडेल.
try verb (LAW)
Phrasal verbs
try
noun
uk
/traɪ/ us
/traɪ/try noun (ATTEMPT)
B2 [ C usually singular ]
an attempt to do something
- I can't get the cork out of the bottle - could you have a try?
- I've never done it before but I'd like to have a try .
- After several tries to pronounce my name properly, he asked if he could just call me Sam instead!
- Hey - that was a really good try! You'll soon be able to play the whole tune.
- Your little brother wants a try - pass him the ball, Katie.