Word: TRY
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Definition of TRY
- An attempt.
"I gave unicycling a try but I couldn’t do it."
- An act of tasting or sampling.
"I gave sushi a try but I didn’t like it."
- A score in rugby league and rugby union, analogous to a touchdown in American football.
"Today I scored my first try."
- To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
"I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t."
- To divide; to separate.
- To test, to work out.
- Fine, excellent.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
📜 Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "In professional circles, using the word "try" conveys a high level of precision."
- • "She described the concept as somewhat "try", surprising the rest of the board members."
💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 5 pts |
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🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TRY:
- # the try effect
- # master of try
- # playing with try
- # in terms of try
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