retried

try

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trahy]
- /traɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trahy]
- /traɪ/

Definitions of retried word

verb with object retried to attempt to do or accomplish: Try it before you say it's simple. 1
verb with object retried to test the effect or result of (often followed by out): to try a new method; to try a recipe out. 1
verb with object retried to endeavor to evaluate by experiment or experience: to try a new field; to try a new book. 1
verb with object retried to test the quality, value, fitness, accuracy, etc., of: Will you try a spoonful of this and tell me what you think of it? 1
verb with object retried Law. to examine and determine judicially, as a cause; determine judicially the guilt or innocence of (a person). 1
verb with object retried to put to a severe test; subject to strain, as of endurance, patience, affliction, or trouble; tax: to try one's patience. 1

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Origin of retried

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English trien to try (a legal case) < Anglo-French trier, Old French: to sift, cull, of uncertain origin

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Parts of speech for Retried

noun

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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retried popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Antonyms for retried

verb retried

discontinued — to put an end to; stop; terminate: to discontinue nuclear testing.

Just one Antonym for retried