Definition of try verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. To attempt to do something:

Learn more. The phrase try and is often used where try to is expected: Try and stop me. Though try and is found in all levels of speech and writing, it is sometimes considered inappropriate in formal contexts. He tried to move the sofa by himself. Please try not to make any noise. I was only trying to help!

He tried to move the sofa by himself. Please try not to make any noise. I was only trying to help! You should try to exercise more. If you try a particular place or person, you go to that place or person because you think that they may be able to provide you with what you want. Have you tried the local music shops? The meaning of try. Definition of try. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

Have you tried the local music shops? The meaning of try. Definition of try. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.