tried

[trahyd]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of try.

adjective

1. tested and proved good, dependable, or trustworthy.

   a man of tried talents and integrity.

2. subjected to hardship, worry, trouble, or the like.

tried

/ traɪd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of try

Word History and Origins

Origin of tried¹

First recorded in 1350–1400

Example Sentences

I tried to verify my identity through eBay using that email address so I could change the cellphone number on the account and delete it, but I was unsuccessful.

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“I’ve tried to warn them and even offered to license Tesla FSD, but they don’t want it! Crazy,” tweeted Musk on Monday.

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“I’ve tried to warn them and even offered to license Tesla FSD, but they don’t want it! Crazy,” tweeted Musk on Monday.

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As Mr Soodthoop tried to explain to the brother how to obtain a death certificate, the temple's staff heard a faint knock coming from inside the coffin.

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NIO has tried to set itself apart in China’s crowded EV space by focusing on advancing battery technology.

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