Definition of "try"

Kid-friendly meaning of try, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "try" mean?

try (verb) — to do something even when it might be hard.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (try)

Example sentences using "try"

Grade K–2
I will try my best.
Grade 3–5
Try the broccoli before deciding you don't like it.
Grade 6–8
Try to look at the problem from a completely different angle if your first approach didn't work.

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