1. verb /traɪ/
a) To attempt. Followed by infinitive.
I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.
b) To make an experiment. Usually followed by a present participle.
Ill come to dinner soon. Im trying to beat this level first.
2. noun /traɪ/
a) An attempt.
I gave unicycling a try but I couldn’t do it.
b) An act of tasting or sampling.
I gave sushi a try but I didn’t like it.
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