tried
Americanverb
adjective
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tested and proved good, dependable, or trustworthy.
a man of tried talents and integrity.
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subjected to hardship, worry, trouble, or the like.
verb
Etymology
Origin of tried
First recorded in 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Jude Bellingham: Tried to inject energy into a poor England performance.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
In “Lost Worlds: How Humans Tried, Failed, Succeeded, and Built Our World,” he speaks for the ordinary people of the past in their concrete reality.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
"Tried not to get too high because of the wind. It was a great shot."
From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025
Tried to get the best shot every day.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024
Tried to listen to the Qawali music playing on the transistor radio at the next table.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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