What does TRIED mean?

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Tried is a verb.

Definitions

1. Attempted or made an effort to do something.
2. Tested or evaluated something to see if it works or is effective.

Pronunciations

US: /traɪd/
UK: /traɪd/

Origin and Usage

The word "tried" comes from the Middle English word "trien" meaning "to test, prove, or examine." It has been in use since the 14th century. "Tried" is commonly used to describe someone who has attempted or made an effort to do something, or to describe something that has been tested or evaluated to see if it works or is effective. It is frequently used in legal contexts to describe a person who has been found guilty of a crime.

Synonyms

Attempted, tested, evaluated, assayed, proved, proved out, tested out, put to the test, put to the proof, scrutinized, appraised, assessed, examined, checked, verified, validated, confirmed, authenticated.

Related Words

Tribe, triad, trial, trier, tries, trite, tryst, tripe, trine, trice.

Example Sentences

1. She tried to lift the heavy box but couldn manage it.
2. He tried his best to win the race but came in second place.
3. The company tried out several different marketing strategies before finding one that worked.
4. The jury found him guilty of the crime he was tried for.
5. She tried on several dresses before finding the perfect one for the wedding.