- [usually singular] an act of trying to do something synonym attempt
- I doubt they'll be able to help but it's worth a try (= worth asking them).
- try at doing something Why don't you have a try at convincing him?
- (North American English) The US negotiators decided to make another try at reaching a settlement.
- try at something This is my first try at fiction.
- (informal) ‘What's that behind you?’ ‘Nice try (= at making me turn round), but you'll have to do better than that!’
Extra Examples- Never mind—it was a good try. Better luck next time.
- She passed the test on the first try.
- She's having another try at the marathon.
- her second try at a Broadway musical
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- nice
- another
- …
- have
- give something
- be worth
- …
- try at
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- [usually singular] an act of trying something new or different to see if it is good, suitable, etc.
- I don't think I'll be any good at tennis, but I'll give it a try.
- (in rugby) an act of scoring points by touching the ground behind your opponents’ goal line with the ball
- to score a try
- an excellent try by winger Neil Lang
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- dazzling
- excellent
- good
- …
- get
- go over for
- score
- …
- try against
- try by
- try from
- …
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French trier ‘sift’, of unknown origin. Sense 1 of the noun dates from the early 17th cent.
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