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try

Letters that make try

r, t, y are letters that make 'try'

Words within try

are words within 'try'

try is a 3 letter word starting with t
try is a 3 letter word ending with y

10 possible definitions for 'try'

Try as "put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice"

Under this definition, try is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

try on has the same meaning as try

try as a type

'try' can be a type of get into, assume, wear, don, put on.

Derivatives of try

fitting, try-on, trying on are derivatives of 'try'.

Example of try used within this context

"Try on this sweater to see how it looks"

Try as "melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities"

Under this definition, try is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

render has the same meaning as try

try as a type

'try' can be a type of melt down, melt, run.

try as a category

'try' can be a category of cooking, cookery, preparation.

Example of try used within this context

"try the yak butter", "render fat in a casserole"

Try as "take a sample of"

Under this definition, try is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

try out, sample, taste have the same meaning as 'try'

try as a type

'try' can be a type of take in, have, consume, ingest, take.

Types of try

degust is a type of try.

Derivatives of try

sampler, taster, taste tester, taste-tester, trier, attempter, essayer, trial, test, tryout, tasting, taste, degustation, savoring, savouring, relishing, trial run, sample, mouthful are derivatives of 'try'.

Example of try used within this context

"Try these new crackers", "Sample the regional dishes"

Try as "test the limits of"

Under this definition, try is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

strain, stress have the same meaning as 'try'

try as a type

'try' can be a type of afflict.

Types of try

rack is a type of try.

Derivatives of try

stressor, stress, straining, tension, strain, tenseness are derivatives of 'try'.

Example of try used within this context

"You are trying my patience!"

Try as "put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of"

Under this definition, try is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

adjudicate, judge have the same meaning as 'try'

try as a type

'try' can be a type of decide, make up one's mind, determine.

Types of try

court-martial is a type of try.

Derivatives of try

judiciary, judgment, judgement, trial, adjudicator, jurist, trier, bench, judge, opinion, justice, adjudicative, adjudicatory, judicial decision, legal opinion are derivatives of 'try'.

Try as "put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to"

Under this definition, try is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

try out, prove, test, examine, essay have the same meaning as 'try'

try as a type

'try' can be a type of evaluate, judge, pass judgment.

Types of try

field-test, verify, control, float are types of 'try'.

Derivatives of try

examiner, quizzer, trier, attempter, essayer, trial, examination, examen, test, tryout, tester, testing, trial run, exam are derivatives of 'try'.

Try as "make an effort or attempt"

Under this definition, try is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

assay, seek, essay, attempt have the same meaning as 'try'

try as a type

'try' can be a type of move, act.

Types of try

give it a try, take a dare, pick up the gauntlet, have a go, give it a try, give it a whirl, take chances, run a risk, take a chance, put on the line, lay on the line, fight, strive, endeavour, endeavor, hazard, risk, adventure, risk, grope, struggle, chance, gamble are types of 'try'.

Derivatives of try

trier, attempter, essayer, endeavor, effort, attempt, endeavour, try, essay are derivatives of 'try'.

Try as "give pain or trouble to"

Under this definition, try is a verb and has the following properties:

try as a type

'try' can be a type of pain, anguish, hurt.

Derivatives of try

visitation, trial, tribulation are derivatives of 'try'.

Try as "examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process"

Under this definition, try is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hear has the same meaning as try

try as a type

'try' can be a type of examine, probe.

Types of try

rehear, retry are types of 'try'.

Derivatives of try

trier, hearing are derivatives of 'try'.

Try as "earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something"

Under this definition, try is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

endeavor, effort, attempt, endeavour have the same meaning as 'try'

try as a type

'try' can be a type of activity.

Types of try

best, shot, stab, go, play, pass, squeeze, whirl, crack, squeeze play, struggle, part, bid, power play, test, worst, shot, liberation, fling, batting, run, strain, pains, offer, essay, foray, contribution, share, mug's game, seeking, striving, nisus, battle, takeover attempt, trial, trial, test are types of 'try'.

Derivatives of try

assay, seek, strive, endeavour, try, essay, endeavor, attempt are derivatives of 'try'.

Example of try used within this context

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