try (EN)

verb, noun

verb “try”

1. make an effort to do something
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   She tried lifting the heavy box, but it was too heavy for her.
2. examine or test something to see if it works or is suitable
   We need to try the new software before we roll out out to all employees.
3. put on an article of clothing to check if it fits or looks nice
   Before you buy the dress, you should try it on to make sure it looks good on you.
4. experience the taste or effect of something
   Have you tried the new cherry-flavored ice cream at the parlor?
5. judge someone in a court of law
   The court tried the suspect for the high-profile robbery case last month.
6. attempt to have a baby
   After two years of marriage, they decided it was time to start trying for a baby.

noun “try”

1. the act of making an effort to do something
   She had one try left to unlock her phone before it locked her out for an hour.
2. the act of experiencing the taste or effect of something for the first time
   At the ice cream shop, I had a try of the mint chocolate chip before deciding on a scoop of vanilla.
3. a way of scoring points in rugby by grounding the ball in the opponent's goal area
   After a powerful sprint down the field, he dove over the line for a spectacular try.
4. in American football, an attempt to score one or two points after a touchdown
   After scoring the touchdown, the team lined up for the try to add an extra point to their total.