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tried

The correct spelling is tried.

How to pronounce tried

/tɹaɪd/
adjective

IPA: /tɹaɪd/

Say it like: Tree-d

The correct spelling is tried. Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable. For example: "I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t."

Usage Examples

I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.

Repeated failures try one's patience.

I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
  2. 2.Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.

verb

  1. 1.To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
  2. 2.To divide; to separate.
  3. 3.To test, to work out.
  4. 4.To experiment, to strive.
  5. 5.To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.

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