Trying

Definition

1. (verb) To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive. “I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.”
2. (verb) To divide; to separate.
3. (verb) To test, to work out.
4. (verb) To experiment, to strive.
5. (verb) To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.
6. (verb) To strain; to subject to excessive tests. “Repeated failures try one's patience.”
7. (verb) (used with another verb) To want “I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that.”
8. (noun) The act by which one tries something; an attempt.
9. (adjective) Difficult to endure; arduous.
10. (adjective) Irritating, stressful or bothersome.

Word stats

• Trying contains 6 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
• It uses 6 unique letters.
• Estimated syllable count: 1.
• Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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Words starting with TRY

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