try
/traɪ/verb
उच्चारण ट्राइ
कोशिश करना, प्रयास करना
Basic word
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[I, T] ~ (to do sth)
to make an attempt or effort to do or get something
कोशिश करना, प्रयास करना
- I tried to open the window, but it was stuck.
- Try to reach the station before nine.
- She tried hard not to laugh.
+ 1 more example
- He has been trying to call you all morning.
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[T] ~ sth | ~ doing sth
to use, do or test something in order to see if it is good, suitable or effective
(कोई चीज़ या तरीका) आज़माकर देखना
- Try reading the passage aloud.
- Have you tried this new app?
- Why don't you try the tea from the corner shop?
+ 2 more examples
- We tried a different route to avoid the traffic.
- Try switching the phone off and on again.
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[T] ~ sb (for sth)
to examine evidence in a court and decide whether somebody is innocent or guilty
(अदालत में किसी पर) मुकदमा चलाना
- He was tried for murder.
- The case will be tried in the High Court next month.
- He was tried and found not guilty.
+ 1 more example
- Several people were tried for taking part in the fraud.
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[C, usually sing.]
an act of trying to do something
कोशिश
- Give it a try.
- I'll have a try at the puzzle.
- It was a good try, but you missed by a few marks.
+ 1 more example
- Her first try at making dosa was a great success.
→Phrasal verbs 3
try sth on
to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks
(कपड़ा) पहनकर देखना
- Can I try on this shirt?
try sb/sth out
to test or use somebody or something to see how good or effective they are
(किसी चीज़ को) आज़माकर देखना
- Try out the new app before you buy the plan.
try out for sth
to compete for a position or place in a team
(टीम में जगह के लिए) परीक्षण में भाग लेना
- He's trying out for the school cricket team.
◇Word family
?Which word?
try to do or try doing?
Try to do sth means make an effort. Try doing sth means do it as an experiment to see what happens.
'Try + to-infinitive' का अर्थ है कोई काम करने की कोशिश करना। 'Try + gerund (-ing form)' का अर्थ है कोई तरीका आज़माकर देखना, जैसे 'Try restarting the phone.'