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- [trahyd]
- /traɪd/
- /traɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trahyd]
- /traɪd/
Definitions of tried word
- verb tried simple past tense and past participle of try. 1
- adjective tried tested and proved good, dependable, or trustworthy. 1
- adjective tried subjected to hardship, worry, trouble, or the like. 1
- verb with object tried to attempt to do or accomplish: Try it before you say it's simple. 1
- verb with object tried 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 tried to endeavor to evaluate by experiment or experience: to try a new field; to try a new book. 1
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Origin of tried
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 Tried
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tried 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
tried usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tried
adj tried
- battle-scarred — adversely affected from the experience of battle, or some other traumatic experience
- been around — in a circle, ring, or the like; so as to surround a person, group, thing, etc.: The crowd gathered around.
- boy scout — The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys which teaches them discipline and practical skills.
- condign — (esp of a punishment) fitting; deserved
- creditworthy — A creditworthy person or organization is one who can safely be lent money or allowed to have goods on credit, for example because in the past they have always paid back what they owe.
verb tried
- addressed — a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons: the president's address on the state of the economy.
- apperceived — Simple past tense and past participle of apperceive.
- aspired — to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive): to aspire after literary immortality; to aspire to be a doctor.
- assayed — Simple past tense and past participle of assay.
- battled — Simple past tense and past participle of battle.
adjective tried
- adventured — Simple past tense and past participle of adventure.
- credible — Credible means able to be trusted or believed.
- demonstrated — Simple past tense and past participle of demonstrate.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
- goofproof — (of a product, procedure, etc.) designed to be simple enough for anyone to use or implement.
noun tried
- bade — Bade is a past tense of bid2.
- comped — a ticket, book, service, etc., provided free of charge to specially chosen recipients.
- endeavored — Simple past tense and past participle of endeavor.
- essayed — Simple past tense and past participle of essay.
Antonyms for tried
adj tried
- chancy — Something that is chancy involves a lot of risk or uncertainty.
- developmental — Developmental means relating to the development of someone or something.
- fluctuant — fluctuating; varying; unstable.
adjective tried
- experiential — Involving or based on experience and observation.
- experimental — (of a new invention or product) based on untested ideas or techniques and not yet established or finalized.
verb tried
- idled — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
Top questions with tried
- when you tried your best but you don't succeed?
- what movement tried to end racial discrimination?
- why juveniles should not be tried as adults?
- how many times has congress tried to repeal obamacare?
- what does tried mean?
- reasons why juveniles should be tried as adults?
- how do you spell tried?
- who tried to kill bran?