How to Use "Try" with Example Sentences

try (n): an attempt; an effort

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Used with adjectives:

"Give it another try."
(another, second)

"She passed the test on her first try."
(first, second, third)

"That was a nice try."
(nice, good)

Used with verbs:

"Let me have a try."
(have, give it)

"It is worth a try."
(be + worth)

Used with prepositions:

"He's having another try at football."
(at)

try (v): to attempt; to make an effort

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Used with adverbs:

"He passes every test even when he barely tries."
(barely, hardly)

"She tried desperately to contact her father."
(desperately, frantically, hard)

"He actively tries to get involved in school."
(actively)

"He purposely tried to break his old phone."
(purposely, intentionally)

"She constantly tries to help him."
(constantly, continually)

Used with verbs:

"Let's keep trying to help them."
(keep, continue)

"He is going to try sky diving."
(be + going to)

"Don't bother to try to change her mind."
(bother to)