Local English word record

try

noun · 10 senses

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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Examples

  • made an effort to cover all the reading material
  • wished him luck in his endeavor
  • she gave it a good try

Word relationships

Synonyms

attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour

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