tries

We have found lemma(root) word of tries : try.

Definitions


[trʌɪ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make an attempt or effort to do something
(e.g: he tried to regain his breath)

- subject (someone) to trial
(e.g: he was arrested and tried for the murder)

- make severe demands on (a person or a quality, typically patience)
(e.g: Mary tried everyone's patience to the limit)

- smooth (roughly planed wood) with a plane to give an accurately flat surface


Phrases:
- not for lack of trying
- try anything once
- try for white
- try it on
- try me
- try one's hand at
- try something on for size

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French trier ‘sift’, of unknown origin. Sense 1 of the noun dates from the early 17th century


[trʌɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an effort to accomplish something; an attempt
(e.g: he got his membership card on his third try)

- an act of touching the ball down behind the opposing goal line, scoring points and entitling the scoring side to a kick at goal


Phrases:
- not for lack of trying
- try anything once
- try for white
- try it on
- try me
- try one's hand at
- try something on for size

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French trier ‘sift’, of unknown origin. Sense 1 of the noun dates from the early 17th century


[], (Abbreviation)

Definitions:
- Turkish lira (or lire)


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