Synonyms for

Tried

Verb / traɪd / Another word for tried — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having made an effort or attempt

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

attempted endeavored undertaken tested

Informal

gave it a shot went for it had a go

Literary

assayed ventured

Antonyms

failed neglected ignored unattempted abandoned disregarded

Common collocations

  • tried and tested
  • tried hard
  • tried my best
  • tried to help
  • tried to find
  • tried again
  • tried to do
  • tried to make

Word family

noun trial
verb try
adjective tried
adverb triedly

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'try' is 'tried'. It can mean to attempt something or to test something's suitability or effectiveness.

Example sentences

  1. I tried to catch the ball, but it was too high.
  2. She tried her best to finish the puzzle.
  3. He tried a new recipe for dinner.
  4. My mom tried to fix the broken vase.
  5. We tried to guess the answer to the riddle.

Quotes

  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius

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